Nomenclature

1. Common name: Holy Basil, Sacred Basil
2. Sanskrit name: Tulasi
3. Hindi name: tulsi
4. Scientific name: Ocimum sanctum and Ocimum tenuiflorum

8 names of Tulasidevi

1. Vrindavani: One who first manifested in Vraja.
2. Vrinda: The goddess of all plants and trees.
3. Visvapujita: Worshiped by the whole universe.
4. Puspasara: The topmost of all flowers.
5. Nandini: Seeing whom gives bliss to the saints.
6. Krishna-jivani: The life of Sri Krishna.
7. Visva-pavani: One who purifies the three worlds.
8. Tulasi: One who has no comparison.