Name meaning
Rumi
may mean “of Rum, the Roman lands”
- Origin
- Persian and Japanese
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Persian, Turkish, Japanese
- Say it
- ROO-mee
- Letters
- 4
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Rumi is the name by which the 13th-century Persian poet Jalal al-Din Rumi is known, meaning of Rum, the former Roman lands of Anatolia where he lived. In Japan, Rumi is a separate girls' name, its meaning depending on the kanji.
Roots
Persian Rūmī (of Rum, Anatolia); Japanese by kanji.
Where it is used
A name of the poet.
Rumi name FAQ
What does the name Rumi mean?
Rumi may mean “of Rum, the Roman lands”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Persian Rūmī (of Rum, Anatolia); Japanese by kanji.
Where does the name Rumi come from?
Rumi is of Persian and Japanese origin. Today it is used in Persian, Turkish, Japanese families.
How do you pronounce Rumi?
Rumi is usually pronounced ROO-mee.
Is Rumi a boy's or a girl's name?
Rumi is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words.