Rumi
Rumi is a Muslim boy name of Arabic / Persian origin, meaning “From Rum (Anatolia)”.
| Meaning | From Rum (Anatolia) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic / Persian |
| Written as | رومی |
| Pronunciation | ROO-mee |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Rumi
Rumi means 'from Rum', the name Muslims used for the Byzantine lands, and Anatolia in particular. It is famous as the title of Jalal al-Din Rumi, the thirteenth-century poet who wrote the Masnavi in Persian and taught Sufism in Konya. Like many titles, it describes where someone came from rather than a quality. Today parents give it as a first name to honour him.
Is Rumi a Muslim name?
Muslims use Rumi to honour the scholar and poet Jalal al-Din Rumi; it points to a place of origin and carries no religious meaning of its own.
How popular is Rumi?
Turkey, Iran, Pakistan and Bangladesh all use it, and it is gaining ground in the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Rumi
- Rumi name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Rumi baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Rumi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rumi mean?
Rumi means 'From Rum (Anatolia)'. It is of Arabic / Persian origin.
Is Rumi a Muslim name?
Muslims use Rumi to honour the scholar and poet Jalal al-Din Rumi; it points to a place of origin and carries no religious meaning of its own.
How do you pronounce Rumi?
Rumi is pronounced ROO-mee.
Is Rumi a boy or girl name?
Rumi is usually a boy name.