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Reu

Boy Name day: December 7
Reu is a short form of Reuben: on birth records it is written Reuben (30,676 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Reuben page.
Origin: Hebrew. Meaning: Behold, a son.
From Hebrew Re'uven, traditionally read as 'reu ben' ('behold, a son'), the name of Jacob's firstborn.

Name day for Reu

December 7

Why this day? Reu is a short form of Reuben, and shares its name day.

Reu is celebrated in the United States on December 7.

The story of the name Reu

Reu is a short form of Reuben. It keeps its origin (Hebrew) and meaning — behold, a son, and shares its name day, December 7.

On birth records, Reu is rarely written as such: the Reus are Reubens (30,676 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Reuben page.

Frequently asked questions about Reu

What does Reu mean?

Reu is a short form of Reuben, which means behold, a son.

When is Reu's name day?

December 7, together with Reuben: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Reu a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Reuben.

Reu's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Reu

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. John42%
  3. Joesph43%
  4. Joseph43%
  5. Andree43%
  6. Hal45%
  7. Constance46%
  8. Connie46%
  9. Reginald46%
  10. Theresa48%

Love potential for Reu

Bottom 10

  1. Hal42%
  2. Lee42%
  3. Karl42%
  4. Dirk42%
  5. Flint45%
  6. Kurt45%
  7. Van48%
  8. Rand49%
  9. Jon49%
  10. Don49%

Professional potential for Reu

Top 10

  1. Kathyrn96%
  2. Sanders96%
  3. Rob96%
  4. John96%
  5. Rogers96%
  6. Eilene96%
  7. Rock96%
  8. Deryl96%
  9. Stafford96%
  10. Janise96%

Bottom 10

  1. Madonna42%
  2. Carla43%
  3. Dean43%
  4. Roxane44%
  5. Raynard44%
  6. Unknown46%
  7. Wanda47%
  8. Van47%
  9. Sid47%
  10. Mikki48%

Crush potential for Reu

Top 10

  1. Rollie96%
  2. Curtis96%
  3. Penni96%
  4. Sheree96%
  5. Mike96%
  6. Gay96%
  7. Jonnie96%
  8. Kenny96%
  9. Jackie96%
  10. Roddy96%

Bottom 10

  1. Trudy42%
  2. Helga42%
  3. Joseph42%
  4. Andree42%
  5. Alfreda42%
  6. Kurt42%
  7. Constance42%
  8. John42%
  9. Barbara42%
  10. Roberta42%
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