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Ruth Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "ruth" is "companion, friend", and is used often for "girls".

Name
ruth
Meaning
companion, friend
Pronunciation
rooth
Used for
girls
Syllables
1

Ruth Name Details

The name Ruth is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word 'ruth' which means 'companion' or 'friend'. Ruth is a biblical name, mentioned in the Old Testament as the name of a Moabite woman who became the great-grandmother of King David. The name Ruth has been popular among Jewish communities for centuries and gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. It has since remained a timeless and classic name choice for girls.

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