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Ruhani

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Pronounced roo-HAH-nee /ruˈhɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic/Punjabi ruhani, 'spiritual; of the soul, divine' (from ruh, 'soul, spirit')Medium

In 30 seconds: Of the soul: Ruhani is Arabic/Punjabi for 'spiritual, of the soul'. Serene, devout, and warm.

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Origin MediumArabic, Punjabi

MeaningFrom Arabic/Punjabi ruhani, 'spiritual; of the soul, divine' (from ruh, 'soul, spirit')

U.S. rank (2024)#5106 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 232

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

Ruhani comes from Arabic and Punjabi ruhani, 'spiritual; of the soul, divine' (from ruh, 'soul, spirit'). A serene, devout name across South Asia and the Arab world.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and Sikh families. Rare, spiritual-of-the-soul at the root, and serene.

Did you know? Ruhani means 'spiritual; of the soul, divine' in Arabic and Punjabi (from ruh, 'soul, spirit') — a serene, devout name across the Muslim and Sikh world.

Overall data confidence 75%

References — Ruhani — etymology

Variations

RoohaniRuhanika

Nicknames

Ruhi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ruhani mean?

Ruhani is Arabic/Punjabi for 'spiritual; of the soul, divine'.

How do you pronounce Ruhani?

It's said roo-HAH-nee /ruˈhɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ruhani a boy or girl name?

Ruhani is a girl's name.

How popular is Ruhani?

Ruhani is a rare name in the U.S.