Ruhi
Ruhi is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, via Persian and Urdu origin, meaning “Spiritual; of the soul”.
| Meaning | Spiritual; of the soul |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, via Persian and Urdu |
| Written as | रूही |
| Pronunciation | ROO-hee |
| Tradition | Muslim, Hindu |
| Used in | India, Pakistan, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Ruhi
Ruhi comes from the Arabic ruh, 'soul' or 'spirit', with the adjective ending -i, so it means 'spiritual' or 'of the soul'. It passed into Persian and Urdu and from there into everyday Hindi, which is why it is used by Hindu families as well as Muslim ones. It is not a Sanskrit word, despite sometimes being listed as one. In Turkish, Ruhi is also used as a male name.
Is Ruhi a Muslim name?
For Muslims the name recalls ruh, the soul breathed into humans by God in the Qur'an's account of creation; among Hindus it is used simply for its gentle meaning of spirit.
How popular is Ruhi?
Popular in India and Pakistan for girls; used for boys in Turkey and Iran.
Gifts with the name Ruhi
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ruhi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ruhi mean?
Ruhi means 'Spiritual; of the soul'. It is of Arabic, via Persian and Urdu origin.
Is Ruhi a Muslim name?
For Muslims the name recalls ruh, the soul breathed into humans by God in the Qur'an's account of creation; among Hindus it is used simply for its gentle meaning of spirit.
How do you pronounce Ruhi?
Ruhi is pronounced ROO-hee.
Is Ruhi a boy or girl name?
Ruhi is usually a girl name.