GirlClassic

Ruth

/ROOTH/

Compassionate friend, mercy

What does Ruth mean?

Ruth means compassion — Old Testament heroine + RBG.

Origin

Hebrew

Religious / cultural tradition

Christian, Jewish

Variations

Ruth

Nicknames

Ruthie

Sibling name ideas

Boys

Asher
Eli
Caleb

Girls

Naomi
Hannah
Eden

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