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At a Glance
- Meaning
- From Rome, 'Roman' (also the name of the Persian poet)
- Origin
- Persian/Arabic (also Japanese)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- ROO-mee
Rumi (ROO-mee) is a gender-neutral name with a free-spirited, boho feel that still reads as clean and modern. It comes from Persian and Arabic roots, with a separate use in Japanese, and means 'from Rome' or 'Roman.' It's also the name of the Persian poet.
Meaning & Origin of Rumi
Meaning: From Rome, 'Roman' (also the name of the Persian poet).
Origin: Persian/Arabic (also Japanese).
How to Pronounce Rumi
ROO-meeIPA /ˈruːmi/
Popularity of Rumi
Rumi ranked #1718 in U.S. Social Security data in 2024, with 118 babies given the name that year. That's also its highest rank in the 2002-2024 data, so it's at its peak right now.
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FAQ
What does the name Rumi mean?
From Rome, ‘Roman’ (also the name of the Persian poet).
How do you pronounce Rumi?
Rumi is pronounced ROO-mee (IPA: /ˈruːmi/).
Is Rumi a popular name right now?
Rumi is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1718 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2002–2024.)
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