Naftuli is of Hebrew origin, meaning "my helper" or "my guardian". It is derived from the Hebrew root word "n-t-v", which signifies to watch over or protect. This name holds significant religious and cultural importance within Jewish tradition, often bestowed upon a son born after a period of adversity as a testament to divine assistance. Naftuli is typically used as a masculine given name and is quite rare outside of Jewish communities. It can also appear as an surname in some instances.
The name Naftuli had a consistent increase in popularity from the late 1990s to its peak in 2005 with 46 births that year. However, since then there has been a steady decline, reaching an all-time low of 23 births in 2023.