Tulasivallabha (तुलसीवल्लभ, IAST: Tulasīvallabha) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Beloved of Tulasī, the sacred basil”. From tulasī (the holy basil plant) and vallabha (beloved, dear one), this name celebrates Vishnu's eternal affection for the tulasī leaf, which is considered the most cherished offering at His lotus feet.

Meaning, etymology & significance

Tulasī is revered as the earthly form of Lakṣmī herself, and Vishnu's designation as Tulasīvallabha speaks to His intimate bond with this sacred plant. In the Purāṇas, the tulasī garland is described as supremely dear to Viṣṇu, more so than gold or jewels. Bearing this name, a child is reminded that divine love is often found in the simplest, most fragrant devotion.

Vishnu is universally celebrated as Tulasīvallabha in Vaiṣṇava bhakti traditions, where offering tulasī leaves is the cornerstone of daily worship. The name is pronounced tu-lah-see-val-lah-bha, with a soft 'l' and an open final 'a'.

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Scriptural source

Tulasivallabha appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.

Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology

By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Tulasivallabha aligns with the Purva phalguni nakshatra, under the Simha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 4.