Name meaning
Ruthie
may mean “friend”
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English, Jewish
- Spellings
- Ruthie · Ruth
- Form of
- Ruth
- Say it
- ROO-thee
- Letters
- 6
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Ruthie is a pet form of Ruth. The Hebrew name is often linked with reʿut, friendship; this is not certain. In the Bible Ruth is the loyal daughter-in-law of Naomi.
Roots
Hebrew reʿut (friendship) (uncertain).
Where it is used
Ruth is the full form.
Ruthie name FAQ
What does the name Ruthie mean?
Ruthie may mean “friend”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Hebrew reʿut (friendship) (uncertain).
Where does the name Ruthie come from?
Ruthie is of Hebrew origin. Today it is used in English, Jewish families.
How do you pronounce Ruthie?
Ruthie is usually pronounced ROO-thee.
Is Ruthie a boy's or a girl's name?
Ruthie is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Ruthie?
Related spellings and forms include Ruth.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. 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.