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Rumi

Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Rumi: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2022.

The name Rumi is most famously associated with the 13th-century Persian poet and Sufi mystic Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī, whose epithet means “from Rome”—a reference to his long residence in Anatolia, then part of the Roman Byzantine world. In its original Persian context, the name carries associations with spiritual depth and lyrical beauty. A distinct Japanese origin sees Rumi used as a unisex name, often written with characters meaning “flowing beauty” or “lapis lazuli.” Though no major places are named after Rumi the poet, his poetry has inspired countless cultural works and a modern Scottish following. The name has enjoyed steady use in Scotland from the 1990s onward, reflecting a broader Western interest in his writings. As a given name, Rumi works across genders, making it a versatile choice for parents drawn to its literary and cross-cultural resonance.