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Ruta

ROO-tah

Popularity

#13165

rising

Letters

4

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

322

Peak Year

#28 in 1964

First Recorded

1950

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Friend. This name has multiple origins, including Lithuanian where it means 'rue' (a plant) and is a popular name, and also potentially from Hebrew meaning 'friend'.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Ruta Meilutyte

    Lithuanian Olympic swimmer, gold medalist.

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Personality Traits

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