Ruth
Colors Related to this Name: Blue, Gray
Qualities Related to this Name: Pratical, Dependable
Popularity: This is a very popular name in the US. Ranking #329 in 2013 and #315 in 2014.
Meaning
In English
Origin: From Ruth the Moabite, Hebrew רות, of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "companion". Also associated with the English noun ruth by Puritans.
Meaning(s):
-A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.
-Ruth, the resident of Moab around whom the text centers.
-( female name -comes from the Hebrew language-).
In Spanish
Origin: An etymological spelling under the influence of English Ruth.
Meaning(s):
-( female name).
In German
Meaning(s):
-( female name).
In Dutch
Meaning(s):
-The eighth book of the Bible.
In Swedish
Origin: From Vulgate Latin Ruth, from Hebrew רות. First recorded as a given name in 1621.
Meaning(s):
-( female name), an alternative spelling of (Rut).
In Danish
Meaning(s):
-Ruth (biblical character).
-( female name) of biblical origin.
In Estonian
Meaning(s):
-( female name) of biblical origin, variant of Rutt.
In Norwegian
Origin: From Vulgate Latin Ruth, from Hebrew רות, cognate with English Ruth. Used as a given name since the 18th century. Equivalent to the modern Norwegian biblical Rut.
Meaning(s):
-( female name).