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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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Reu

Top 10

  1. Janie96%
  2. Shelly96%
  3. Josie96%
  4. Juliana96%
  5. Fannie96%
  6. Winnie96%
  7. Ellie95%
  8. Margo95%
  9. Colette95%
  10. Olive95%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie42%
  2. Inez47%
  3. Therese48%
  4. Teri48%
  5. Bernadine49%
  6. Bobbi49%
  7. Simone52%
  8. Beulah52%
  9. Ramona53%
  10. Jillian53%

Love potential for Reu

Top 10

  1. Olive96%
  2. Fannie96%
  3. Paulette96%
  4. Janie96%
  5. Josie96%
  6. Winnie96%
  7. Shelly95%
  8. Janette95%
  9. Jeannette95%
  10. Colette94%

Bottom 10

  1. Kate46%
  2. Simone48%
  3. Heaven51%
  4. Kali51%
  5. Luna52%
  6. Alberta57%
  7. Raven57%
  8. Iris57%
  9. Yesenia57%
  10. Ingrid58%

Professional potential for Reu

Top 10

  1. Kristy96%
  2. Kristi96%
  3. Kirsten96%
  4. Kristie96%
  5. Kristine96%
  6. Krista96%
  7. Eunice95%
  8. Adelaide95%
  9. Clare95%
  10. Addie95%

Bottom 10

  1. Diamond42%
  2. Kali42%
  3. Heaven44%
  4. Nova45%
  5. Londyn46%
  6. Scarlett46%
  7. Lola46%
  8. Genesis47%
  9. Misty48%
  10. Luna49%

Crush potential for Reu

Top 10

  1. Josie96%
  2. Larissa96%
  3. Juliana96%
  4. Effie96%
  5. Ellie96%
  6. Sonia96%
  7. Matilda96%
  8. Shana96%
  9. Alissa96%
  10. Lucia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Trudy42%
  2. Alberta42%
  3. Ruthie42%
  4. Inez42%
  5. Bobbi42%
  6. Simone42%
  7. Ramona43%
  8. Jillian43%
  9. Teri44%
  10. Therese44%
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