Girl name
Tuti name meaning
“parrot; a colorful talking bird”
Tuti means “parrot,” a colorful bird associated with speech. It comes from Persian ṭūṭī and appears in Ottoman Turkish as tûtî. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it evokes the talking parrot of literary tales, with bright feathers and an imitation of human speech.
What does Tuti mean?
Parrot; a colorful talking bird
In Turkish: papağan; konuşan renkli kuş
Tuti comes from the name of a bird known for colorful plumage and its ability to imitate speech. In classical poetry, the parrot appears in imagery of speaking and sweetness of expression. The Persian storytelling title Tûtînâme contains the same word, extending the name's association with literary bird imagery.
Origin of the name Tuti
Comes from Persian ṭūṭī, meaning 'parrot.' The word was used in Ottoman Turkish as tûtî and also belonged to literary vocabulary.
How to pronounce Tuti
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tuti/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | طوطی |
Is Tuti a girl’s name?
Yes, Tuti is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Tuti does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Tuti
Names with related meanings
- Belinay♀Hawk and moon
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Helin♀A bird's nest
- Hümanur♀Name evoking the huma bird and light
- Kumru♀A dove with a soft cooing call
- Suna♀A duck known for its patterned plumage
- Turna♀A long-necked migratory bird
- Çakır♂♀Light, flecked eye colour
- Sumru♂♀Tern
- Dudu♀Parrot
- Selva♀Quail
- Kanat♂♀Wing
FAQ about the name Tuti
What is the meaning of Tuti?
Tuti means “parrot; a colorful talking bird”. Comes from Persian ṭūṭī, meaning 'parrot.' The word was used in Ottoman Turkish as tûtî and also belonged to literary vocabulary.
Is Tuti a girl’s name?
Yes, Tuti is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Tuti in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tuti nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tuti?
Tuti is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Tuti have?
Tuti has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Tuti?
Tuti does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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