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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.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Ru

Top 10

  1. Ruth96%
  2. Agnes93%
  3. Annie91%
  4. Anna91%
  5. Mildred88%
  6. Joe87%
  7. Bertha86%
  8. Herman86%
  9. Genevieve86%
  10. Norma86%

Bottom 10

  1. Jessie42%
  2. Marvin42%
  3. Mae42%
  4. Billie42%
  5. Lewis42%
  6. Calvin42%
  7. Arthur42%
  8. Lloyd42%
  9. Jimmie42%
  10. Ruby42%

Love potential for Ru

Top 10

  1. Myrtle96%
  2. Lorraine96%
  3. Ruth96%
  4. Mildred96%
  5. Marie92%
  6. Mary92%
  7. Mabel91%
  8. Agnes91%
  9. Jeanette91%
  10. Joe91%

Bottom 10

  1. Billie42%
  2. Dora42%
  3. Thelma44%
  4. Calvin44%
  5. Marvin48%
  6. Leonard48%
  7. Lloyd49%
  8. Maxine49%
  9. Jessie51%
  10. Edwin51%

Professional potential for Ru

Top 10

  1. Joe96%
  2. Josephine96%
  3. Marie96%
  4. Ruth96%
  5. Mary96%
  6. Alfred96%
  7. Lorraine96%
  8. Ray96%
  9. Raymond96%
  10. Louise96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada43%
  2. Donald51%
  3. Maxine51%
  4. Warren53%
  5. Calvin54%
  6. Franklin56%
  7. Leonard57%
  8. Sidney58%
  9. Cecil59%
  10. Billie60%

Crush potential for Ru

Top 10

  1. Mildred77%
  2. Myrtle76%
  3. Earl76%
  4. Clyde76%
  5. Howard75%
  6. Ruth75%
  7. Agnes74%
  8. Edna71%
  9. Vernon71%
  10. Herman70%

Bottom 10

  1. Marjorie42%
  2. Lewis42%
  3. Billie42%
  4. June42%
  5. Jimmie42%
  6. Juanita42%
  7. Jessie42%
  8. Willie42%
  9. Marion42%
  10. Leon42%
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