Rut
ROOT
Popularity
#6097
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
834
Peak Year
#38 in 2009
First Recorded
1976
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Rut means 'friend' or 'companion' in Hebrew. It is a biblical name found in the Book of Ruth.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Ruth Gordon
American actress, playwright, and screenwriter.
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