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Ruben

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“Behold, a son”

Ruben scandinavian, Dutch, French and Armenian form of Reuben. This was the name of an 11th-century Armenian ruler of Cilicia.

Portuguese masculine form of Reuben.

Biblical namesake: Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He is remembered for his role in the story of Joseph and as a leader among his brothers. (Genesis · Genesis 29:32, Genesis 35:23, Genesis 37:21-22)

PortugueseSwedishNorwegian2 syllables · /ˈru.bən/

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