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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. Joe87%
  2. Herman86%
  3. Jack83%
  4. Earl82%
  5. Henry82%
  6. Harry82%
  7. Vernon78%
  8. Raymond78%
  9. Ray78%
  10. Roland76%

Bottom 10

  1. Marvin42%
  2. Lewis42%
  3. Calvin42%
  4. Arthur42%
  5. Lloyd42%
  6. Sam42%
  7. Melvin42%
  8. Ralph42%
  9. Billy42%
  10. Franklin42%

Love potential for Ru

Top 10

  1. Joe91%
  2. Clifford90%
  3. Earl89%
  4. Vernon86%
  5. Herman85%
  6. Howard84%
  7. Jack83%
  8. Elmer82%
  9. Lester82%
  10. Louis82%

Bottom 10

  1. Calvin44%
  2. Marvin48%
  3. Leonard48%
  4. Lloyd49%
  5. Edwin51%
  6. Ralph52%
  7. Sam54%
  8. Alvin54%
  9. Melvin57%
  10. Harvey58%

Professional potential for Ru

Top 10

  1. Joe96%
  2. Alfred96%
  3. Ray96%
  4. Raymond96%
  5. Jack91%
  6. Bobby88%
  7. Leon88%
  8. Roland88%
  9. Bernard88%
  10. Herman88%

Bottom 10

  1. Donald51%
  2. Warren53%
  3. Calvin54%
  4. Franklin56%
  5. Leonard57%
  6. Cecil59%
  7. Milton63%
  8. Clyde63%
  9. Billy66%
  10. Harvey67%

Crush potential for Ru

Top 10

  1. Earl76%
  2. Clyde76%
  3. Howard75%
  4. Vernon71%
  5. Herman70%
  6. Harold70%
  7. Jack70%
  8. Harry70%
  9. Henry70%
  10. Clifford70%

Bottom 10

  1. Lewis42%
  2. Leon42%
  3. Calvin42%
  4. Arthur42%
  5. Leonard42%
  6. Lloyd42%
  7. Billy42%
  8. Marvin42%
  9. Sam42%
  10. Melvin42%
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