Ruth
רות
From the Hebrew רוּת, most likely rooted in רְעוּת, a word for a close companion.
Meaning and origin
Ruth is the Moabite widow at the centre of the Old Testament book that bears her name, remembered for staying with her mother-in-law Naomi instead of returning to her own people.
How to pronounce Ruth
| Hebrew | ROOT /rut/ |
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