Rawi means “narrator”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Rawi is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Rawi mean?
رىۋايەت قىلغۇچىLiteral meaning
Rawi (راۋى) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “narrator” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Rawi in Uyghur
What does Rawi mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written راۋى, Rawi (ULY transliteration), Rewiqiz, رەۋىقىز, Rewixan and رەۋىخان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “narrator” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Rawi come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Rawi a Uyghur name?
Yes. Rawi is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Rawi across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | راۋىArabic script RewiqizLatin, variant رەۋىقىزArabic script, variant RewixanLatin, variant رەۋىخانArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “narrator” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Rawi
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| راۋى[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Rawi[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Rewiqiz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| رەۋىقىز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Rewixan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| رەۋىخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Rawi
Variants and linked names
- RewixanGirl“narrator”
Sibling names for Rawi
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Rawi rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NurjimilemGirl“beautiful, lovely girl”same language (uyghur)
- SéhribanGirl“enchanting, attractive”same language (uyghur)
- TekeBoy“male deer; billy goat”same language (uyghur)
- MollazadeBoy“descendant of a khoja; son of a mullah”same language (uyghur)
- SebbarBoy“enduring, patient”same language (uyghur)
- MurebbiyeGirl“heroic woman, female teacher, female master”same language (uyghur)
- NurihudaBoy“light of guidance; one who finds the right path”same language (uyghur)
- ZiwangxanGirl“adorned, comely, beautiful”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Rawi
What does the name Rawi mean?
Rawi means “narrator”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Rawi a girl's or a boy's name?
Rawi is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Rawi come from?
Rawi is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Rawi?
Rawi is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Rawi spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: راۋى (Arabic script), Rewiqiz (Latin), رەۋىقىز (Arabic script), Rewixan (Latin), رەۋىخان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Rawi have?
Rawi has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: رىۋايەت قىلغۇچى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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