Rumi
Rumi Meaning and Origin
Rumi is a unisex name meaning “lapis lazuli” and is of Japanese origin. In Japan, Rumi is a feminine given name that has various meanings depending on the kanji characters used. One common interpretation is “lapis lazuli” (a blue gemstone), but other combinations can yield meanings like “flow beauty” or “lucid sea.” Rumi is also a popular name in Persian culture, primarily associated with Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī, commonly known as Rumi, who was a 13th-century Persian poet, Islamic jurist, and theologian. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest spiritual and literary figures in Persian history. Rumi’s poetry, such as the Mathnawi and the Diwan-e Shams-e Tabrizi, has gained international recognition for its profound wisdom and spiritual insight. Additionally, Rumi can also be a Turkish name, derived from the Arabic word “rum,” which means “Roman” or “Byzantine.” It was historically used to describe people from the Byzantine Empire or the Eastern Roman Empire.
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