Roohi

♀ Girl

Pronounced ROO-hee /ˈru.hi/Medium

Meaning: From Persian/Urdu ruhi, 'spiritual; of the soul, of the spirit' (from ruh, 'soul, spirit')Medium

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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Origin MediumPersian, Arabic

MeaningFrom Persian/Urdu ruhi, 'spiritual; of the soul, of the spirit' (from ruh, 'soul, spirit')

U.S. rank (2025)#7425 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 130

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). 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') — a soft, lyrical name across the Persian and South Asian world (said 'ROO-hee').

Overall data confidence 70%

Persian/Urdu references — ruhi — etymology

Variations

RuhiRoohee

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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 /ˈru.hi/ — 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.