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Tulis name meaning

“to inscribe letters or writing”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/tulis/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Malay
Syllables
2
Popularity
#4,678

Tulis is a masculine name commonly linked to the Malay and Indonesian word tulis, meaning to inscribe letters or writing. A corresponding word, also spelled tulis, exists in Old Javanese. These linguistic connections explain its meaning, while the particular route behind the given name depends on its naming context.

What does Tulis mean?

To inscribe letters or writing

In Indonesian: menorehkan huruf atau tulisan

Origin and cultural usage of Tulis

Related to Malay and Indonesian tulis, to write, with a corresponding Old Javanese word tulis. The particular linguistic route of the name depends on its naming context.

Linguistic originMalay, Indonesian, Old Javanese (Kawi)
Starts withT · Tu

Name combinations with Tulis

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Tulis, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Tulis Novendra Muliawan

    Meaning of each word

    • Tulis: to inscribe letters or writing
    • Novendra: associated with November
    • Muliawan: possessing nobility
  • Tulis Sumurung Wiranegara

    Meaning of each word

    • Tulis: to inscribe letters or writing
    • Sumurung: superior, better
    • Wiranegara: a hero of the realm
  • Tulis Susetya

    Meaning of each word

    • Tulis: to inscribe letters or writing
    • Susetya: deeply faithful, steadfast
  • Raditya Tulis Firmansyah

    Meaning of each word

    • Raditya: the sun
    • Tulis: to inscribe letters or writing
    • Firmansyah: royal decree, a ruler's command
  • Tulis Saputera

    Meaning of each word

    • Tulis: to inscribe letters or writing
    • Saputera: son, boy
  • Tulis Wicaksana Mulya

    Meaning of each word

    • Tulis: to inscribe letters or writing
    • Wicaksana: wise and discerning
    • Mulya: noble, honored, highly valued

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How to pronounce Tulis

Syllables2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
IPA/tulis/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦠꦸꦭꦶꦱ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮒᮥᮜᮤᮞ᮪

Is Tulis a boy’s name?

Yes, Tulis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Tulis ranks #4,678 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Tulis

FAQ about the name Tulis

What is the meaning of Tulis?

Tulis means to inscribe letters or writing. Related to Malay and Indonesian tulis, to write, with a corresponding Old Javanese word tulis. The particular linguistic route of the name depends on its naming context.

Is Tulis a boy’s name?

Yes, Tulis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Tulis?

Tulis is of Malay, Indonesian and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.

How many syllables does Tulis have?

Tulis has 2 syllables (Tu-lis) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Tulis?

Tulis ranks #4,678 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Tulis?

Some ideas: Tulis Novendra Muliawan; Tulis Sumurung Wiranegara; Tulis Susetya.

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