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Ruth

Girl · Hebrew · Short name

Meaning
Companion, friend, vision of beauty

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
ROOTH
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew 'Rut' meaning companion or friend.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Israel

Alternate spellings

  • RutHebrew / Spanish

    Hebrew form without the h.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Ruth

    Moabite woman who converted to Judaism and became the great-grandmother of King David.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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