Rahi

Rahi Meaning & Origin

About Rahi
The surname Rahi is of Indian origin and is derived from the Hindi word "rahi," which means "traveler" or "pilgrim." It is a common surname among people of Indian descent, particularly in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. The name Rahi signifies a person who is associated with travel, pilgrimage, or someone who has a wandering spirit. It may have been originally given to individuals who were known for their journeys or those who had undertaken religious pilgrimages.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Rahi is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Rahi: 222
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84,463
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rahi based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Rahi is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RH
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA1 HH IY0
🌐 IPA
/rahi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RH', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rahi in Braille

Here's how to represent Rahi in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Rahi in braille

How to sign the name Rahi using Sign Language

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

The name Rahi in sign language

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