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Name meaning

Ruta

means “rue”

Origin
Lithuanian and Latvian
Gender
Mostly feminine
Used in
Lithuanian, Latvian
Spellings
Rūta · Ruta
Say it
ROO-tah
Letters
4

Researched meaning

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The story of Ruta

Rūta is the Lithuanian word for rue, an evergreen herb that is a national symbol of Lithuania and a traditional part of bridal wreaths.

Roots

From Lithuanian rūta (rue).

Where it is used

Ruth is unrelated in origin.

Ruta name FAQ

What does the name Ruta mean?

Ruta means “rue”. From Lithuanian rūta (rue).

Where does the name Ruta come from?

Ruta is of Lithuanian and Latvian origin. Today it is used in Lithuanian, Latvian families.

How do you pronounce Ruta?

Ruta is usually pronounced ROO-tah.

Is Ruta a boy's or a girl's name?

Ruta is mostly feminine.

What are other spellings of Ruta?

Related spellings and forms include Rūta.

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Sources

Name data: Wikidata, 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.

  1. en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rūta

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