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Ruhama

roo-HAH-mah

Popularity

#13160

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

144

Peak Year

#15 in 2016

First Recorded

1919

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Ruhama is a Hebrew name meaning 'compassion' or 'pity'. It is a direct reference to God's compassion towards Israel.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

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Personality Traits

CompassionateEmpatheticGentleKind

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