Find out how popular the first name Ruca has been for the last 2 years (from 2011 to 2012) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ruca by gender

Based on the last 2 years of data, Ruca is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2012, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ruca.

The history of the first name Ruca

The name Ruca has its origins in the Quechua language, spoken by the indigenous people of the Andean region of South America, particularly in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and parts of Argentina, Colombia, and Chile. It dates back to the time of the Inca Empire, which flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Ruca is derived from the Quechua word "ruka," which means "house" or "dwelling." It was commonly used as a name for women in the Inca culture, possibly reflecting the importance of the home and domestic life in their society.

While there are no known references to the name Ruca in ancient Inca texts or historical records, it has been documented in various sources from the colonial period onwards.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ruca can be found in the writings of the Spanish chronicler Pedro Cieza de León, who documented the Inca culture in the 16th century. He mentioned a woman named Ruca who was a member of the Inca nobility.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ruca. Among them are:

1. Ruca Inca (c. 1500), a noblewoman from the Inca Empire and a descendant of the famous Inca ruler Pachacuti.
2. Ruca Yupanqui (c. 1520-1580), a princess from the Inca royal family who played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of Peru.
3. Ruca Garcilaso de la Vega (1539-1616), a Peruvian historian and writer of mixed Inca and Spanish descent, known for his influential work "Comentarios Reales de los Incas."
4. Ruca Capac (c. 1570-1640), a Quechua noblewoman and a prominent figure in the indigenous resistance against Spanish colonial rule in Peru.
5. Ruca Taki (1850-1920), a renowned Quechua poet and storyteller from the Cusco region of Peru, who helped preserve the oral traditions of the Inca culture.

The name Ruca continues to be used in some South American countries, particularly in Peru and Bolivia, where it is considered a symbol of the region's rich indigenous heritage and a reminder of the enduring influence of the Inca culture.

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