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Ruth

Ruth is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin and has survived centuries, securing its place as an everlasting baby name. Ruth has been passed down through generations for its many endearing qualities and connection to King David’s great-grandmother in the Hebrew bible. As one of the few women with a book named in her honor, Ruth is a biblical figure with significant influence. Her story spreads a message of love, kindness, and friendship and has been used to demonstrate how God desires people should treat one another. Meaning “friend,” the sweet connotations of Ruth ensure that this baby name will continue for many more years to come.
Hebrew Female
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Meaning

Friend

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Pronunciation

rooth

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Traits

  • Loyal
  • Kind
  • Compassionate
  • Wisdom

Compatibility

Ruth pairs well with classic and timeless names for siblings. As a middle name, it complements both traditional and modern first names. Ruth also fits well in a variety of cultural and stylistic pairings, adding a sense of strength and warmth to any combination.

Loyal Kind Compassionate Wisdom

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Ruth Pointer

Ruth Pointer

Singer

Born: March 19, 1946 · Oakland, California, USA

Portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Judge

Born: March 15, 1933 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Portrait of Ruth Westheimer

Ruth Westheimer

Sex Therapist

Born: May 4, 1928 · Wiesenfeld, Germany

Portrait of Ruth Handler

Ruth Handler

Businesswoman

Born: May 4, 1916 · Denver, Colorado, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Ruth Original form
  • רות Hebrew
  • Рут Russian
  • 鲁思 Chinese
  • რუთ Georgian
  • Devanagari
  • Arabic
  • Korean
  • Japanese

Cultural Adaptations

  • रूथ (Rūth) Devanagari
  • روث (Rūth) Arabic
  • 룻 (Rut) Korean
  • ルース (Rūsu) Japanese

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ruth

What does Ruth mean?
Friend
What is the origin of Ruth?
Ruth has Hebrew origins.
Is Ruth popular?
Ruth has been viewed 72 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Ruth?
Similar names include Florence, Leonardo, Arnold, Fay, Pearl.
How do you pronounce Ruth?
Ruth is pronounced rooth.

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