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Honoring my closest friends, Ruth (ru) and Michael (mi).
What do you think of the name Rumi?
What do you think of the name Rumi?
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It's too close to "rumor", in my opinion. I don't like it. Romy is much nicer. You could also use Rochelle to honor them. Or even Rachel.
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I’m pretty sure that’s Beyoncé’s daughters name? That’s the first thing I think of. The name isn’t bad, but I’m personally not a fan. If it’s to honor somebody, why not? I’d give Rumi a 5/10.
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I know Rumi to be a Japanese name and can be short for Rumika or Rumiko. They are gemstone-names.
I think it's cute, but you might want to consider it's a real name from Japan :)
Edit: there's also Kurumi
I think it's cute, but you might want to consider it's a real name from Japan :)
Edit: there's also Kurumi
This message was edited 10/24/2020, 12:35 PM
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Rumina?
Rumina, while also a Japanese name, was also a figure in Roman Mythology and both instances of the name are unrelated.
"In ancient Roman religion, Rumina, also known as Diva Rumina, was a goddess who protected breastfeeding mothers, and possibly nursing infants. Her domain extended to protecting animal mothers"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumina
Rumina, while also a Japanese name, was also a figure in Roman Mythology and both instances of the name are unrelated.
"In ancient Roman religion, Rumina, also known as Diva Rumina, was a goddess who protected breastfeeding mothers, and possibly nursing infants. Her domain extended to protecting animal mothers"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumina
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It's cute but short. There is the poet Rumi but I don't think there's anything wrong with naming a girl after a male poet. Gender bent names are a thing.
What about Rumiana? It's a feminine form of Rumen, includes parts from Ruth and Michael, is long enough to look "full", and can have the nn Rumi.
There's also Miruna which has a cool meaning and includes Mi and Ru.
What about Rumiana? It's a feminine form of Rumen, includes parts from Ruth and Michael, is long enough to look "full", and can have the nn Rumi.
There's also Miruna which has a cool meaning and includes Mi and Ru.
This message was edited 10/24/2020, 10:13 AM
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Sorry don't like it at all
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No.
It's a male historical poet.
It's a male historical poet.
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Yes, 100%
If you like Rumi, maybe consider the Bulgarian Rumyana (with the nickname Rumi)?
If you like Rumi, maybe consider the Bulgarian Rumyana (with the nickname Rumi)?
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Agreed. I would also argue that it's culturally insensitive to use Rumi. Just because it's cool to share badly translated Rumi poems on Instagram doesn't mean you can use it on a child.
Ruth Michelle
Michelle Ruth
Ruth Michaela
Michaela Ruth
______ Michelle Ruth
______ Ruth Michaela
Would work instead.
Ruth Michelle
Michelle Ruth
Ruth Michaela
Michaela Ruth
______ Michelle Ruth
______ Ruth Michaela
Would work instead.
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Bronte
I must confess that I am oblivious of the poet, I’ll look him up.
That said I don’t see how using the name or nickname Rumi is disrespectful. Would it be considered disrespectful as well to use name your daughter Bronte?
I’m not trying to argue, but I’m curious.
According to the submitted information I’ve found Rumi is a Japanese name: https://www.behindthename.com/name/rumi/submitted
I must confess that I am oblivious of the poet, I’ll look him up.
That said I don’t see how using the name or nickname Rumi is disrespectful. Would it be considered disrespectful as well to use name your daughter Bronte?
I’m not trying to argue, but I’m curious.
According to the submitted information I’ve found Rumi is a Japanese name: https://www.behindthename.com/name/rumi/submitted
This message was edited 10/24/2020, 12:17 PM
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Using it as a Japanese name, if you're Japanese, is fine.
Bronte is ugly sounding but it's not cultural appropriation.
https://gal-dem.com/rumi-whitewashing-representation-open-letter-david-franzoni-stephen-joel-brown/
Bronte is ugly sounding but it's not cultural appropriation.
https://gal-dem.com/rumi-whitewashing-representation-open-letter-david-franzoni-stephen-joel-brown/
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Unattractive sound. Roomy and rheumy.
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