Meaning: Probably friend; companion
The story
Ruth is a biblical name probably connected with friendship. The derivation is tentative even though the name’s biblical identity is well established.
Nicknames
- Ruthie
Spellings & variants
- Rut
- Rute
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Style
Origins
Ruth comes from Hebrew.
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