GirlClassic

Ruth

/ROOTH/

Friend, companion, compassion

What does Ruth mean?

Ruth is the biblical heroine + a name of friendship + loyalty. Short, classic + warm.

Origin

Hebrew

Religious / cultural tradition

Christian, Jewish

Variations

Ruth

Nicknames

Sibling name ideas

Boys

David
Samuel
John

Girls

Esther
Hannah
Sarah

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Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.