Name meaning
Rui
means “famous ruler”
- Origin
- Germanic, via Portuguese
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Portuguese
- Spellings
- Rui · Rodrigo
- Say it
- HOO-ee
- Letters
- 3
Researched meaning
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Rui is a Portuguese short form of Rodrigo, from the Germanic hrod, fame, and ric, ruler. The footballer Rui Costa carried it. In Chinese and Japanese, Rui is also a separate name.
Roots
Short form of Rodrigo (Germanic Hrodric).
Where it is used
Rodrigo and Roderick are related.
Rui name FAQ
What does the name Rui mean?
Rui means “famous ruler”. Short form of Rodrigo (Germanic Hrodric).
Where does the name Rui come from?
Rui is of Germanic, via Portuguese origin. Today it is used in Portuguese families.
How do you pronounce Rui?
Rui is usually pronounced HOO-ee.
Is Rui a boy's or a girl's name?
Rui is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Rui?
Related spellings and forms include Rodrigo.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.