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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. Tut42%
  2. Ruthy42%
  3. Ruthie42%
  4. Ruth42%
  5. Erna42%
  6. Ru42%
  7. Roo42%
  8. Bertie43%
  9. Drea43%
  10. Andrea43%

Love potential for Reu

Top 10

  1. Winn96%
  2. Ginny96%
  3. Fannybee96%
  4. Loretta96%
  5. Ally96%
  6. Ita96%
  7. Olive96%
  8. Tetta96%
  9. Nelly96%
  10. Fannie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Arya43%
  2. Ary43%
  3. Arry43%
  4. Katee46%
  5. Kate46%
  6. Jazlynn46%
  7. Alia48%
  8. Simi48%
  9. Simone48%
  10. Allyssa49%

Professional potential for Reu

Bottom 10

  1. Kals42%
  2. Arry42%
  3. Diamond42%
  4. Diam42%
  5. Leonor42%
  6. Kali42%
  7. Dima42%
  8. Madonna42%
  9. Diamonda42%
  10. Rihanna42%

Crush potential for Reu

Top 10

  1. Ayly96%
  2. Aya96%
  3. Marissa96%
  4. Josie96%
  5. Cand96%
  6. Lson96%
  7. Abbi96%
  8. Sheilagh96%
  9. Olivia96%
  10. Elli96%

Bottom 10

  1. Truds42%
  2. Trudy42%
  3. Zee42%
  4. Albi42%
  5. Con42%
  6. Aniya42%
  7. Helga42%
  8. Anna42%
  9. Norrie42%
  10. Hanni42%
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