| Meaning | Roman, from Rome |
| Origin | Persian |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Rumi |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ru-mi |
Consider the quiet strength embedded in these two syllables—a name that whispers wisdom rather than shouts for attention. Rumi offers a refreshing alternative in a landscape dominated by longer, more elaborate names. Its simplicity becomes its greatest asset, creating space for a child to define the name rather than being defined by it. The gentle flow from the rolled 'r' to the soft 'mi' creates an approachable warmth that invites connection. This name transcends cultural boundaries with remarkable ease, functioning seamlessly across languages and communities. Parents drawn to names with artistic or philosophical resonance will find Rumi particularly compelling. The brevity ensures it won't be shortened or nicknamed, preserving the parents' original choice throughout childhood and beyond. For those who believe a name should be a canvas rather than a portrait, Rumi provides the perfect foundation upon which a unique individual can paint their own identity.
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| Rumi Matsunyane | South African actor and TV presenter |
| Rumi Hiiragi | Japanese actress and voice actress |
| Rumi Kodama | Japanese artist and photographer |
| Rumi Nakamura | Japanese musician and songwriter |
| Rumi Sakakibara | Japanese voice actress |
| Rumi Shishido | Japanese pop singer and actress |
| Rumi Utsugi | Japanese footballer |
| Rumi Onishi | Japanese Olympic figure skater |
| Rumi Aoki | Japanese racing driver |
| Rumi Ochiai | Japanese television personality and actress |
| Rumi Ookubo | Japanese voice actress and singer |
| Rumi Takahashi | Japanese-American fashion designer |
| Rumi Yonezawa | Japanese voice actress |
| Rumi Sakamoto | Japanese basketball player |
| Rumi Kanda | Japanese wrestler |
| Rumi Kasahara | Japanese footballer |
| Rumi Kamo | Japanese footballer |
| Rumi Wakasa | Character in the anime/manga "Love Lab" |
| Rumi Ichihara | Character in the manga "Otomen" |
| Rumi Kitamoto | Character in the manga "Mob Psycho 100" |
| Rumi Kazama | Character in the anime/manga "Yowamushi Pedal" |
| Rumi Hida | Character in the anime/manga "Digimon Adventure" |
| Rumi Asai | Character in the anime/manga "Zombie Land Saga" |
| Rumi Yamamoto | Character in the anime/manga "Magical Girl Site" |
| Rumi Okubo | Character in the anime/manga "The Devil is a Part-Timer!" |
| Rumi Aikawa | Character in the anime/manga "Revue Starlight" |