Rumi

Rumi Meaning & Origin

About Rumi
The name "Rumi" is of Persian origin and holds multiple meanings. It can refer to a person from Rome or the Roman Empire, as "Rumi" is derived from the Arabic word "Rum" which means Rome. However, the name is most commonly associated with the renowned 13th-century Persian poet and mystic, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi. Rumi's poetry and teachings emphasize love, spirituality, and the pursuit of divine connection, making the name "Rumi" synonymous with wisdom, enlightenment, and a deep appreciation for the beauty of life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Rumi is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 42.37% and females 57.63%, based on recent birth statistics.

Rumi Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 5.19% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RM
🗽 NYSIIS
RANA
🔊 Soundex
R050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW1 M IY0
🌐 IPA
/rumi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rumi in Braille

Here's how to represent Rumi in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Rumi in braille

How to Spell the Name Rumi in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Rumi using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Rumi in sign language

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