Friend, companion. Biblical figure known for loyalty and devotion. (variant of Ruth)
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Rut is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Friend, companion. Biblical figure known for loyalty and devotion. (variant of Ruth)". Listed origin: Hebrew.
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Rut is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Friend, companion. Biblical figure known for loyalty and devotion. (variant of Ruth)". Listed origin: Hebrew.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is root. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Rut. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
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