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Gender
Feminine
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Origin of the Name Ruth
Hebrew
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Usage of the Name Ruth
English, German, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Biblical
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Meaning of the Name Ruth
The name Ruth is derived from the Hebrew word "reut" meaning "companion, friend".
As a Christian name, the name could be used because of its association with the English word "ruth" meaning "compassion".
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Famous Bearers
In the Old Testament Ruth was an ancestress of King David.
Bearers of the name include Ruth Roman (1922 - 1999), an American actress;
Ruth Rendell, also known as Barbara Vine (born 1930), an English writer;
Ruth Buzzi (born 1936), an American actress and comedienne;
Ruth Wilson (born 1982), an English actress.
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