Tula

The name Tula is a Spanish diminutive of Gertrud. In German, it translates to "the powerful spear thrower."

What does the name Tula mean?

Tula, a feminine name, originates from Spanish and is a diminutive form of Gertrud. It carries the meaning "the powerful spear thrower." The etymological roots of the name lie in two Old High German components: 'ger' stands for "the spear," "the throwing spear," or "the trident," while 'trud' means "strong," "power," "force," "strength," or "violence." Additionally, Tula is sometimes used as a short form of Tallulah. In the Indo-Pakistani context, the name means "born under the sign of Libra." Other variants include Gesine, Gesa, Gesche, Geesche, Gese, Geseke, Geeske, Geske, and Geska.

Where does the name Tula come from?

Tula is a feminine first name of Old High German origin, meaning "the powerful spear thrower."

How do you pronounce Tula?

The sound structure of Tula is two syllables and gentle. The pronunciation "Tu-la" [ˈtuːla] combines a long u sound with an open a at the end. The clear and simple syllable structure gives the name a calm and down-to-earth aura. Tula thus appears harmonious and connected to nature - round and pleasantly balanced.

When is the name day of Tula?

The name days for Tula are January 6, March 17, and November 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Tula is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,210th among the most popular feminine names. Its best ranking was in 2009 at 2,111th place. In the last ten years, Tula has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,186th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,707th. A look at its global popularity shows the latest rankings of Tula in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Tuli

Similar first names

Famous people

• Tula Contostavlos (real name of the singer Tulisa from England)
• Tula Rodriguez (Peruvian dancer)
• Tula Small (singer from Australia)