Ruth
Name:
Ruth
Pronounced: ROOTH (some people pronounce it as ROOTH, like the word "ruthless")
Variations: Rut, Ruthe, Rooth, Ruthie
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Ruth means "friend" or "companion" in Hebrew. It is also sometimes said to mean "beauty" or "compassion." In the Bible, Ruth was a Moabite woman who became the great-grandmother of King David.
Popularity:
Ruth is a classic name that has been popular for over a century. It was particularly popular in the early 20th century, but it has been declining in popularity in recent years.
Did you know?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American lawyer and jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her death in 2020. She was known for her advocacy of women's rights and gender equality. Additionally, Babe Ruth was a legendary baseball player known as the "Sultan of Swat." He played for the New York Yankees and was one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
Famous namesakes:
Ruth Wilson is an English actress known for her roles in television shows such as "Luther" and "The Affair." Ruth Negga is an Ethiopian-Irish actress known for her roles in movies such as "Loving" and "Ad Astra."
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