At a Glance
- Meaning
- Companion
- Origin
- Hebrew (via the Swedish/Scandinavian form of Ruth)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ROOT
Rut is a Hebrew (via the Swedish/Scandinavian form of Ruth) girl's name meaning “companion”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Rut
Meaning: Companion.
Origin: Hebrew (via the Swedish/Scandinavian form of Ruth).
A common claim: "friend, companion" Actually: Often stated flatly as 'friend/companion' -- sources actually treat this as a traditional guess, since the Hebrew root's exact origin is uncertain.
Source: Wiktionary, Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Rut
ROOTIPA /ruːt/
Popularity of Rut
Lists That Include Rut
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