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Rumi: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“of Rum (Anatolia)”
رومی
What Rumi means
Rumi (رومی, Persian رومی) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “of Rum (Anatolia)”. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary, رومی.
Rumi at a glance
- Meaning
- of Rum (Anatolia)
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Faith
- Muslim
- Say it
- roo-mee
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 4
- First letter
- R · ر
Meaning of Rumi
- In English
- of Rum (Anatolia)
- اردو میں معنی
- روم کا
Origin and history of Rumi
Steingass gives rūmī as Roman, Greek or of Asia Minor (Rūm).
How to say and write Rumi
- Say it
- roo-mee2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Rumi
- Urdu
- رومی
- Other spellings
- Roomi
- Known bearer
- Jalal al-Din Rumi, Persian poet and mystic
Sibling names for Rumi
Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Rumi.
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- Roshanaraروشن آراadorning with light; radiantGirlPersian
- Roshniروشنیlight, brightnessGirlPersian
- Rozinaروزینہa daily allowance or wageGirlPersian
- Rukhsanaرخسانہof the cheek; fair-faced (proposed)GirlPersian
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Names that sound like Rumi
Questions about the name Rumi
What does the name Rumi mean?
Rumi means “of Rum (Anatolia)”. In Urdu: روم کا. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary (1892).
Is Rumi a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Rumi is a boy’s name.
Is Rumi a Muslim name?
Yes. Rumi is used by Muslim families. It is of Persian origin. Steingass gives rūmī as Roman, Greek or of Asia Minor (Rūm).
How do you pronounce Rumi?
Say it “roo-mee”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Rumi in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Rumi is written رومی.
What are other spellings of Rumi?
Rumi is also spelled Roomi.
Who is a famous person named Rumi?
Jalal al-Din Rumi, Persian poet and mystic
Is the meaning of Rumi verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.