Ruth
Hebrew · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Ruth
The name Ruth derives from the Hebrew root *re'ut*, meaning "friend" or "companion," and carries connotations of compassion and loyalty.
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Etymology
The name Ruth derives from the Hebrew root *re'ut*, meaning "friend" or "companion," and carries connotations of compassion and loyalty. The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, gaining prominence through the biblical Book of Ruth, and became especially common in English-speaking Protestant communities during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Ruth currently ranks #173 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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