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Rus

Boy Name day: August 12
Rus is a short form of Russell: on birth records it is written Russell (356,981 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Russell page. Also a short form of Russel, Russ, Rush.
Origin: Norman French. Meaning: little red one / red-haired.
From the Old/Norman French roussel, a diminutive of rous ('red'), used as a nickname for a red-haired or ruddy-complexioned person and later established as a surname and then a first name.

Name day for Rus

August 12

Why this day? Rus is a short form of Russell, and shares its name day.

Rus is celebrated in the United States on August 12.

The story of the name Rus

Rus is a short form of Russell. It keeps its origin (Norman French) and meaning — little red one / red-haired, and shares its name day, August 12.

On birth records, Rus is rarely written as such: the Russ are Russells (356,981 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Russell page. Rus is also a short form of Russel, Russ, Rush.

Frequently asked questions about Rus

What does Rus mean?

Rus is a short form of Russell, which means little red one / red-haired.

When is Rus's name day?

August 12, together with Russell: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Rus a name in its own right?

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

Rus's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Rus

Top 10

  1. Dona96%
  2. Minerva93%
  3. Marta90%
  4. Kaye90%
  5. Lorrie88%
  6. Reta88%
  7. Earlene88%
  8. Caren87%
  9. Brigitte86%
  10. Nona85%

Bottom 10

  1. Zina42%
  2. Lolita42%
  3. Melodie47%
  4. Kitty47%
  5. Nanette48%
  6. Merry48%
  7. Edie49%
  8. Madonna51%
  9. Debby52%
  10. Cindi52%

Love potential for Rus

Top 10

  1. Patrica91%
  2. Nan90%
  3. Suzan88%
  4. Deann88%
  5. Diann88%
  6. Earlene88%
  7. Reta87%
  8. Johnna87%
  9. Caren86%
  10. Teressa86%

Bottom 10

  1. Edie42%
  2. Lolita42%
  3. Caryl42%
  4. Zina43%
  5. Moira44%
  6. Kitty45%
  7. Carlotta47%
  8. Aleta48%
  9. Melodie48%
  10. Twila49%

Professional potential for Rus

Bottom 10

  1. Deidre42%
  2. Georgette43%
  3. Madonna48%
  4. Roxane52%
  5. Carleen55%
  6. Gay55%
  7. Lolita57%
  8. Dori58%
  9. Suzette58%
  10. Jeanie59%

Crush potential for Rus

Top 10

  1. Dona94%
  2. Roseanna91%
  3. Dorene91%
  4. Deann89%
  5. Diann89%
  6. Maribeth89%
  7. Reta89%
  8. Suzan89%
  9. Pamala88%
  10. Nan87%

Bottom 10

  1. Zina42%
  2. Edie43%
  3. Nanette43%
  4. Lolita43%
  5. Merry46%
  6. Kitty47%
  7. Madonna49%
  8. Cindi49%
  9. Gaye50%
  10. Caryl52%
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