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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. Tonya57%
  2. Jennifer66%
  3. Amy67%
  4. Deanna71%
  5. Michelle72%
  6. Tanya72%
  7. Lisa72%
  8. Michele72%
  9. Angela73%
  10. April74%

Love potential for Reu

Bottom 10

  1. Deanna59%
  2. Jill60%
  3. Tanya66%
  4. Jennifer67%
  5. Tina67%
  6. Gina68%
  7. Katrina68%
  8. Lisa71%
  9. April71%
  10. Tonya72%

Professional potential for Reu

Bottom 10

  1. Heather51%
  2. Gina53%
  3. Tamara53%
  4. Tina53%
  5. Tara54%
  6. April55%
  7. Jennifer56%
  8. Tanya59%
  9. Jill62%
  10. Monica63%

Crush potential for Reu

Bottom 10

  1. Tonya47%
  2. Katrina59%
  3. Michelle60%
  4. Michele60%
  5. Deanna63%
  6. Lisa67%
  7. Amy72%
  8. Angela72%
  9. Tanya76%
  10. Jill77%
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