Origin and Meaning of the Name Ruth
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Hebrew
Usage:
English, German, Scandinavian, biblical
Meaning:
Ruth is a Hebrew name meaning "friendship." In the bible, Ruth's great-grandson was David.
Popularity:
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2008 Rank:
362
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2007 Rank:
347
2006 Rank:
373
2005 Rank:
351
2004 Rank:
352
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