Ruti: meaning of the Hebrew name

רוּתִי

Pronounced ROO-tee

Meaning of Ruti

Ruti is an Israeli pet form of Ruth, the Moabite woman who became a symbol of kindness and loyalty, and it has become a name in its own right.

Ruti in Hebrew

Ruti is written רותי in Hebrew (with vowel points: רוּתִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • רResh
  • וVav
  • תTav
  • יYod

Gematria value: 616 (Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Tav 400 + Yod 10)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaningpet form of ruth
  • PronunciationROO-tee
  • Hebrewרותי
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Ruti was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.

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 Ruti

What does the name Ruti mean?

Ruti is an Israeli pet form of Ruth, the Moabite woman who became a symbol of kindness and loyalty, and it has become a name in its own right.

How do you pronounce Ruti?

Ruti is pronounced ROO-tee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Ruti in Hebrew?

Ruti is written רותי in Hebrew (with vowel points: רוּתִי).

What is the gematria of Ruti?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רותי adds up to 616 (Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Tav 400 + Yod 10).

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This name in Hebrew: רותי