Name meaning
Ruthy
may mean “friend”
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English, Jewish
- Spellings
- Ruthy · Ruth
- Form of
- Ruth
- Say it
- ROO-thee
- Letters
- 5
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Ruthy 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.
Ruthy name FAQ
What does the name Ruthy mean?
Ruthy may mean “friend”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Hebrew reʿut (friendship) (uncertain).
Where does the name Ruthy come from?
Ruthy is of Hebrew origin. Today it is used in English, Jewish families.
How do you pronounce Ruthy?
Ruthy is usually pronounced ROO-thee.
Is Ruthy a boy's or a girl's name?
Ruthy is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Ruthy?
Related spellings and forms include Ruth.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, 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.