Boy name
Ruhi name meaning
“of the soul; spiritual”
Ruhi means of the soul or spiritual. It derives from Arabic rūḥ, meaning soul or spirit, with a suffix expressing a relationship to that word. In Türkiye, it is a masculine name. The Ottoman poet Rûhî of Baghdad provides a concrete literary association.
What does Ruhi mean?
Of the soul; spiritual
In Turkish: ruha ilişkin, manevi
Ruhi refers to the soul and inner life. Turkish also uses ruhî as an adjective in expressions concerning mental or spiritual states; the pen name of the Ottoman poet Bağdatlı Rûhî provides a historical example of the form in literary as well as personal naming.
Origin of the name Ruhi
From Arabic rūḥī, formed from rūḥ, 'soul, spirit', with the relational suffix -ī.
Double names with Ruhi
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
-
Ruhi Fahir
Meaning of each name
- Ruhi: of the soul; spiritual
- Fahir: a source of pride; illustrious, distinguished
-
Nizam Ruhi
Meaning of each name
- Nizam: order; orderly arrangement
- Ruhi: of the soul; spiritual
-
Ruhi Zati
Meaning of each name
- Ruhi: of the soul; spiritual
- Zati: intrinsic, personal, pertaining to the self
-
Cevat Ruhi
Meaning of each name
- Cevat: open-handed; exceptionally generous
- Ruhi: of the soul; spiritual
-
Ruhi Süha
Meaning of each name
- Ruhi: of the soul; spiritual
- Süha: Alcor, the faint star in Ursa Major
-
Feridun Ruhi
Meaning of each name
- Feridun: the name of an Iranian legendary king
- Ruhi: of the soul; spiritual
How to pronounce Ruhi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾuhi/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | روحی |
| Arabic | روحي |
Is Ruhi a boy’s name?
Yes, Ruhi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Ruhi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 33 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Ruhi
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Ruhi
- Ruhi Sarıalp · b. 1924
- Ruhi Su · b. 1912
- Ruhi Çenet · b. 1990
- Ruhi Sarı · b. 1972
- Ruhi Ersoy · b. 1972
- Ruhi Açıkgöz · b. 1963
- Ruhi Ayangil · b. 1953
- Ruhi Karaduman · b. 1927
- Ruhi Soyer · b. 1900
- Ruhi Alaçam · b. 1941
- Ruhi Erdogan
- Ruhi Kahraman · b. 1935
FAQ about the name Ruhi
What is the meaning of Ruhi?
Ruhi means “of the soul; spiritual”. From Arabic rūḥī, formed from rūḥ, 'soul, spirit', with the relational suffix -ī.
Is Ruhi a boy’s name?
Yes, Ruhi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Ruhi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ruhi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ruhi?
Ruhi is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Ruhi have?
Ruhi has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Ruhi?
Ruhi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 33 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Ruhi?
Some ideas: Ruhi Fahir; Nizam Ruhi; Ruhi Zati.
Famous people named Ruhi?
Notable people named Ruhi include Ruhi Sarıalp, Ruhi Su, Ruhi Çenet.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
Entry ID: nm01108 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake