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).