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Ru

Girl Name day: October 2 In French: Ruth
Ru is a short form of Ruth: on birth records it is written Ruth (830,294 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Ruth page. Also a short form of Tru.
Origin: Hebrew (Rut). Meaning: Friend, companion (also associated with 'compassion, mercy').
From Hebrew 'Rut' (רוּת), usually linked to 're'ut' meaning 'friendship' or 'companion'; the identical English word 'ruth' (compassion) reinforced its sense of mercy.

Name day for Ru

October 2

Why this day? Ru is a short form of Ruth, and shares its name day.

Ru is celebrated in the United States, Brazil and Argentina on October 2.

The story of the name Ru

Ru is a short form of Ruth. It keeps its origin (Hebrew (Rut)) and meaning — friend, companion (also associated with 'compassion, mercy'), and shares its name day, October 2.

On birth records, Ru is rarely written as such: the Rus are Ruths (830,294 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Ruth page. Ru is also a short form of Tru.

Frequently asked questions about Ru

What does Ru mean?

Ru is a short form of Ruth, which means friend, companion (also associated with 'compassion, mercy').

When is Ru's name day?

October 2, together with Ruth: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ru a name in its own right?

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

Ru's profile

Energy 4/10
Humor 4/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 3/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 10/10
Need for attention 2/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

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Friendship potential for Ru

Bottom 10

  1. Juli42%
  2. Judi42%
  3. Felecia42%
  4. Cherry42%
  5. Tana42%
  6. Dorinda42%
  7. Shirlene42%
  8. Gayla42%
  9. Vickey42%
  10. Zina42%

Love potential for Ru

Bottom 10

  1. Lolita42%
  2. Terese42%
  3. Madonna42%
  4. Zina42%
  5. Nanette43%
  6. Zena44%
  7. Edie46%
  8. Caryl47%
  9. Geri51%
  10. Liz51%

Professional potential for Ru

Top 10

  1. Dian96%
  2. Noreen96%
  3. Mari96%
  4. Deann96%
  5. Danita96%
  6. Elida96%
  7. Denice96%
  8. Ginny96%
  9. Sharyn96%
  10. Marva96%

Bottom 10

  1. Madonna43%
  2. Roxane47%
  3. Zina56%
  4. Roxann58%
  5. Caryl59%
  6. Terese59%
  7. Moira60%
  8. Gilda60%
  9. Laureen61%
  10. Deidre61%

Crush potential for Ru

Bottom 10

  1. Suzette42%
  2. Gaye42%
  3. Roseanne42%
  4. Saundra42%
  5. Cindi42%
  6. Cherry42%
  7. Gerri42%
  8. Mitzi42%
  9. Dorinda42%
  10. Lolita42%
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