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Tuleen

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Pronounced too-LEEN /tuˈlin/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously linked to the Turkish Tulin, 'moonlight reflected on water', and read as an Arabic-style coinage; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Moonlight on water; a modern name: Tuleen. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'too-LEEN').
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Origin LowTurkish, Arabic
MeaningA modern name, variously linked to the Turkish Tulin, 'moonlight reflected on water', and read as an Arabic-style coinage; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#6526 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 216

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520072025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tuleen is a modern name, with no single fixed root — variously linked to the Turkish Tulin, 'moonlight reflected on water', and read as an Arabic-style coinage (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'too-LEEN').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic and Turkish families. Rare, moonlight-on-water at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Tuleen is a modern name, variously linked to the Turkish Tulin, 'moonlight reflected on water', and read as an Arabic-style coinage — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'too-LEEN').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Tuleen — routes uncertain

Variations

TulinTulineTuleene

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tuleen mean?

Tuleen is variously linked to Turkish Tulin ('moonlight on water') and an Arabic-style coinage; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Tuleen?

It's said too-LEEN /tuˈlin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tuleen a boy or girl name?

Tuleen is a girl's name.

How popular is Tuleen?

Tuleen is a very rare name in the U.S.

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