Rut: meaning of the Hebrew name
רוּת
Pronounced ROOT
Meaning of Rut
Rut is Ruth the Moabite, who clung to Naomi and to the people of Israel ("your people shall be my people, and your God my God") and from whom King David descended. Her name is linked to the Hebrew reut, friendship.
And they took them wives of the women of Moab: the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth; and they dwelt there about ten years.
וַיִּשְׂאוּ לָהֶם נָשִׁים מֹאֲבִיּוֹת שֵׁם הָאַחַת עׇרְפָּה וְשֵׁם הַשֵּׁנִית רוּת וַיֵּשְׁבוּ שָׁם כְּעֶשֶׂר שָׁנִים׃
Rut in Hebrew
Rut is written רות in Hebrew (with vowel points: רוּת). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- וVav
- תTav
Gematria value: 606 (Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningfriendship
- PronunciationROOT
- Hebrewרות
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Rut ranked #23 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (602 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #18, in 2023.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23 | 602 |
| 2023 | 18 | 696 |
| 2022 | 22 | 614 |
| 2021 | 27 | 601 |
| 2020 | 22 | 616 |
| 2019 | 24 | 619 |
| 2018 | 24 | 642 |
| 2017 | 28 | 583 |
| 2016 | 25 | 608 |
| 2015 | 27 | 580 |
| 2014 | 31 | 544 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Rut
What does the name Rut mean?
Rut is Ruth the Moabite, who clung to Naomi and to the people of Israel ("your people shall be my people, and your God my God") and from whom King David descended. Her name is linked to the Hebrew reut, friendship.
How do you pronounce Rut?
Rut is pronounced ROOT in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Rut in Hebrew?
Rut is written רות in Hebrew (with vowel points: רוּת).
Is Rut a biblical name?
Yes. Rut appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Ruth 1:4.
How popular is the name Rut in Israel?
In 2024, Rut ranked #23 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (602 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #18, in 2023. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Rut?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רות adds up to 606 (Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Tav 400).
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