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Gender
Feminine and Masculine
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Origin of the Name Ruby
Latin; Hebrew
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Usage of the Name Ruby
English
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Meaning of the Name Ruby
The name Ruby has two meanings:
1. As a feminine name it means "ruby" from the name of the red gemstone. The word itself is derived from the Latin word "ruber" meaning "red".
2. As a masculine name it can be a pet form of Reuben.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Ruby Dee (born 1924), an American actress, writer, and poet;
Reuben "Ruby" Braff (1927 - 2003), an American male jazz musician;
Ruby Murray (1935 - 1996), an English female singer;
Ruby Wax (born 1953), an American actress and comedienne.
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