Rua
ROO-uh
Popularity
#10096
Letters
3
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
57
Peak Year
#13 in 2022
First Recorded
1916
Style
Earthy & Bohemian, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Gaelic (Irish) name meaning 'red'. It is often given to individuals with red hair or a ruddy complexion.
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