rahani

Rahani is a romanization used for several names and terms in Persian, Urdu, and related languages. It is most commonly encountered as a surname and, less frequently, as a given name. Spelling varies with transliteration, with common variants including Ruhani, Rohani, and Ruhanie. These variants reflect differences in rendering the Persian script روحانی into Latin letters.

Origin and meaning: The root is linked to the Persian/Arabic word ruḥān/ruḥāni, meaning spiritual or pertaining to the soul. The suffix -ani indicates relation or belonging, so rahani broadly conveys a sense of spirituality in many contexts.

Usage and distribution: In Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and among South Asian Muslim communities, Rahani appears as a family name. In Urdu and Persian, ruhani/ruhani is also an adjective used in religious, philosophical, or spiritual contexts. As a surname, it may be passed through family lines and appear among professionals, artists, or scholars; no single figure dominates its notability.

Geographic references and organizations: There is no widely recognized place, institution, or historical entity universally identified by the exact spelling Rahani. Local or regional names may exist, but they are not broadly documented in English-language encyclopedias.

See also: Ruhani, Rohani, Rouhani. If you are looking for a specific person, place, or organization named Rahani, providing additional context or alternate spellings can help identify the intended subject.