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Ruth

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Ruth carries different meanings by origin.

English · German · Dutch · Swedish · Norwegian · Danish · Spanish · Biblical · Biblical Latin“Friend”

From Hebrew meaning friend.

Limburgish“Famous spear”

Limburgish short form of Rutger.

Biblical namesake: Ruth is the heroine of the Book of Ruth, known for her loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi and her role as the great-grandmother of King David. (Ruth · Ruth 1-4)

1 syllable · /ruθ/

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