Rawiri is both a given name and a surname. In the Māori language, it is a transliteration of the name David. Notable people with the name include:
Surname Angèle Rawiri (1954–2010), Gabonese novelist Georges Rawiri (1932–2006), Gabonese politician, diplomat, and poet
Given name Rawiri Paratene (born 1953 or 1954), New Zealand actor, director, and writer Rawiri Puhirake (died 1864), New Zealand tribal leader Rawiri Taiwhanga (), New Zealand tribal leader, farmer, Anglican missionary and teacher Rawiri Tareahi (died 1850s), New Zealand tribal leader Rawiri Waititi (born 1980 or 1981), New Zealand politician