רוּת
rot
Everyday HebrewMeaningThe name of a woman in the Bible. She is famous for being very kind and loyal to her family.
HistoryThis name first appears in the Book of Ruth in the Bible, which tells the story of a woman from a place called Moab. She was very loyal to her husband's family. The name might come from an old word that means "friend".
Example
They named their daughter Ruth, after Ruth the Moabite.
