Tulip

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Tulip Pronunciation

Tulip is pronounced TOO-lip /ˈtuː.lɪp/High

Meaning: The tulip flower (from 'turban')High

In 30 seconds: A bright, modern flower name from the tulip — the cup-shaped bloom whose name comes from a word for 'turban'.

Origin HighPersian, Turkish

MeaningThe tulip flower (from 'turban')

U.S. rank (2024)#5756 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 282

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

Tulip takes its name from the spring flower, from Ottoman Turkish tulbend, 'turban', via Persian dulband — a nod to the blossom's rounded form.

Fresh and unfussy, Tulip is a rare, upbeat addition to the modern flower-name family.

Did you know? The flower's name comes from the Turkish 'tülbent' (turban), said to describe the bloom's shape.

Overall data confidence 88%

Etymonline — tulip — from Turkish 'turban'

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Poppy— another cheerful single-flower name

Iris— a fellow spring-flower name

Dahlia— a bright bloom name

Lily— a classic one-flower name

How do you pronounce Tulip?

Tulip is pronounced TOO-lip (/ˈtuː.lɪp/). Press play above to hear Tulip said aloud.

How do you say Tulip?

Tulip is said TOO-lip (/ˈtuː.lɪp/). Press play above to hear Tulip said aloud.

What does the name Tulip mean?

Tulip is of Persian origin and means 'the tulip flower, from a word for 'turban''.

Is Tulip a boy or girl name?

Tulip is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Tulip?

Tulip is a rare, upbeat flower name in the U.S..