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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:

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Friendship potential for Rus

Top 10

  1. Michelle88%
  2. Michele88%
  3. Deanna86%
  4. Katrina84%
  5. Tanya80%
  6. Tonya79%
  7. Lisa79%
  8. Amy75%
  9. Monica73%
  10. Angela73%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina46%
  2. Wendy50%
  3. Heidi52%
  4. Nina53%
  5. Gina55%
  6. Melissa55%
  7. Tara55%
  8. April56%
  9. Jennifer59%
  10. Melanie62%

Love potential for Rus

Bottom 10

  1. April43%
  2. Tina48%
  3. Jill48%
  4. Tara49%
  5. Heidi53%
  6. Melanie55%
  7. Jennifer55%
  8. Nina55%
  9. Wendy56%
  10. Dawn56%

Professional potential for Rus

Bottom 10

  1. Heather56%
  2. April59%
  3. Amy59%
  4. Tamara60%
  5. Tina61%
  6. Jennifer61%
  7. Gina61%
  8. Tara62%
  9. Katrina63%
  10. Lisa64%

Crush potential for Rus

Bottom 10

  1. Heidi49%
  2. Tina51%
  3. Tara52%
  4. Jill53%
  5. Wendy54%
  6. Gina55%
  7. Nina56%
  8. Melissa58%
  9. April58%
  10. Rhonda62%
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