Ruth (given name)

Ruth
The Biblical Naomi entreating her daughters-in-law Ruth and Orpah in this image by William Blake based on the Book of Ruth.
Pronunciation/ˈruːθ/ ROOTH
Genderfemale
Origin
Word/nameHebrew
Meaning"Friend"

Ruth (Hebrew: רות rut, IPA: [ʁut]) is a common female given name, noted from Ruth, the eponymous heroine of the Book of Ruth.

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