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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. Shane83%
  2. Shawn83%
  3. Andre81%
  4. Tonya81%
  5. Eric74%
  6. Amy74%
  7. Angela72%
  8. Michele72%
  9. Michelle72%
  10. Lisa70%

Bottom 10

  1. Wesley42%
  2. Jeremy42%
  3. Bradley42%
  4. Jennifer42%
  5. April42%
  6. Jamie42%
  7. Rhonda42%
  8. Tara42%
  9. Wendy42%
  10. Chad42%

Love potential for Ru

Top 10

  1. Amy89%
  2. Andre83%
  3. Shane83%
  4. Tonya83%
  5. Shawn83%
  6. Michelle82%
  7. Angela82%
  8. Michele82%
  9. Lisa79%
  10. Melinda77%

Bottom 10

  1. Tracy42%
  2. Tina42%
  3. Jill42%
  4. Wesley45%
  5. Darren47%
  6. Gina49%
  7. Jason50%
  8. Tara51%
  9. Mario52%
  10. Stacy52%

Professional potential for Ru

Bottom 10

  1. Chad43%
  2. Jason50%
  3. Darren50%
  4. Gina56%
  5. Tina56%
  6. Tamara56%
  7. Jennifer57%
  8. Tara57%
  9. Bradley57%
  10. Brian59%

Crush potential for Ru

Top 10

  1. Shane70%
  2. Shawn70%
  3. Tonya69%
  4. Andre67%
  5. Chad65%
  6. Amy65%
  7. Michele63%
  8. Eric63%
  9. Marc63%
  10. Michelle63%

Bottom 10

  1. Jamie42%
  2. Kelly42%
  3. Wendy42%
  4. Tracy42%
  5. April42%
  6. Jason42%
  7. Jill42%
  8. Stacy42%
  9. Nina42%
  10. Melissa42%
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