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Reuel

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“Friend of God”

Reuel means "friend of God" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is another name for Jethro. The fantasy author John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973) was a famous bearer.

Biblical namesake: Reuel is mentioned in Genesis as a son of Esau and a chief among the Edomites. (Genesis · Genesis 36:4, Genesis 36:13)

Biblical3 syllables · /ˈruː.əl/

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