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Roohi
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How to Pronounce Roohi
Pronounced ROO-hee
π Hear it /Λru.hi/ Medium β§ copy
Meaning: From Persian/Urdu ruhi, 'spiritual; of the soul, of the spirit' (from ruh, 'soul, spirit') Medium β§ copy
In 30 seconds: Spiritual; of the soul: Roohi is Persian/Urdu for 'spiritual; of the soul'. Soft, lyrical, and warm (said 'ROO-hee').
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Meaning From Persian/Urdu ruhi, 'spiritual; of the soul, of the spirit' (from ruh, 'soul, spirit')
U.S. rank (2025) #7425 β Falling
2025 U.S. births 15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year 2024
Total births (all-time) β 115
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data peak 2024 2015 2025 U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data .
History & Origin Roohi comes from Persian/Urdu ruhi , 'spiritual; of the soul, of the spirit' (from ruh , 'the soul, the spirit, the breath of life'). A soft, lyrical, evocative name across the Persian, Arabic, and South Asian worlds (said 'ROO-hee').
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, spiritual-and-of-the-soul at the root, and lyrical.
Did you know? Roohi (ruhi) means 'spiritual; of the soul, of the spirit' in Persian and Urdu (from ruh, 'the soul, the spirit') β a soft, lyrical name across the Persian and South Asian world (said 'ROO-hee').
Overall data confidence 70%
Persian/Urdu references β ruhi β etymology
Variations Ruhi Roohee
Nicknames β
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon.
If you like Roohiβ¦ Ruhi β the standard spelling Rida β a fellow Persian/Urdu girls' name Saba β another soft Persian/Arabic girls' name Raahi β shares Roohi's Persian roots Rahi β shares the -hi ending
Frequently Asked What does the name Roohi mean? Roohi is Persian/Urdu for 'spiritual; of the soul'.
How do you pronounce Roohi? It's said ROO-hee /Λru.hi/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Roohi a boy or girl name? Roohi is a girl's name.
How popular is Roohi? Roohi is a rare name in the U.S.