The baby name Rokni is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Persian: /rokˈniː/ (rok-NEE); English approximation: /ˈroʊkni/ (ROHK-nee).
Rokni is Persian in Origin.
The baby name Rokni is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Persian: /rokˈniː/ (rok-NEE); English approximation: /ˈroʊkni/ (ROHK-nee).
Rokni is Persian in Origin.
Rokni is a Persian masculine given name and surname rooted in Arabic rukn (ركن), meaning “pillar, cornerstone, essential principle.” The Persian/Arabic nisba suffix -i forms an adjectival or relational sense, so Rokni conveys “of the pillar,” “pillar-like,” or by extension “steadfast, foundational.”
Across the Persianate world - from Iran and Afghanistan to Gulf states - the name arose as a shortened derivative of honorifics such as Rukn al-Din/Rokneddin (“pillar of the faith”), widely borne by medieval scholars, emirs, and Sufi leaders; over time it settled both as a family name and a rare given name. Contemporary bearers include Iranian artist Rokni Haerizadeh, helping keep the given-name use visible. Variants include Rukni, Rokny, and Rukny; related compounds include Rokneddin, Roknoddin, and Ruknuddin. The name suggests qualities of reliability, support, and centrality.
Rokni is an uncommon pick. Our records hold just 19 recorded uses, spread over 7 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #560 | 6 | 10,162 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| MA | 0 | #1,192 | 8 | 20,986 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Rokni is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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