At a Glance
- Meaning
- Wind, breath, or spirit
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- ROO-ahkh
Ruach is a Hebrew unisex name meaning “wind, breath, or spirit”. It appears in our list of 150+ Baby Names That Mean Life — Vibrant, Vital, and Full of Energy.
Meaning & Origin of Ruach
Meaning: Wind, breath, or spirit.
Origin: Hebrew.
How to Pronounce Ruach
ROO-ahkhIPA /ˈruːɑːx/
Popularity of Ruach
Ruach doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Ruach
Similar Names
Pneuma · Nephesh · Atma · Spirit · Soul · Beathag
