Rut | רוּת
- English Name: Ruth
- Meaning:
Friendship
Biblical: Ruth is the heroine of the Book of Ruth, who cares for Naomi, marries Boaz, and becomes an ancestor of King David.
Shavuot: The Book of Ruth is traditionally read on Shavuot. - Gender: Female
- Origin: Hebrew
- Shortened Versions: Ruthie, Rutie
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