Ruth Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ruth Name at a Glance

Name	Ruth
Meaning	Companion; friend; vision of beauty. In the Bible, Ruth the Moabitess was the great grandmother of King David.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Ruth Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ruth means “Companion; friend; vision of beauty. In the Bible, Ruth the Moabitess was the great grandmother of King David”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ruth Name Origin

Our database records Ruth under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ruth a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ruth is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ruth

When considering Ruth for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.