Find out how popular the first name Ruhamah has been for the last 8 years (from 2011 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ruhamah by gender

Based on the last 8 years of data, Ruhamah is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ruhamah.

The history of the first name Ruhamah

The name Ruhamah originates from the Hebrew language and is found in the Bible. It is derived from the Hebrew words "racham" meaning "to have compassion" and "ah" meaning "her". Thus, the name Ruhamah can be translated to mean "she has obtained mercy" or "the pitied one".

The name first appears in the Book of Hosea in the Old Testament, where it is the name given to a daughter born to the prophet Hosea. This was a symbolic name, representing God's mercy and compassion towards the Israelites despite their unfaithfulness.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Ruhamah was in the late 16th century. A Puritan woman named Ruhamah Flavell was born in England around 1592. She later immigrated to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in America and is considered one of the founders of the town of Concord.

In the 17th century, Ruhamah Tuthill was a woman accused of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials in 1692. She was eventually found not guilty and released.

A notable figure named Ruhamah was Ruhamah Hayes, born in 1776 in Connecticut. She was the wife of Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th President of the United States, making her the First Lady from 1877 to 1881.

In the 19th century, Ruhamah Scudder was an American missionary who worked in India from 1819 to 1849. She established several schools and played a significant role in promoting education for women in India.

Another historical figure with the name Ruhamah was Ruhamah Bickford, born in 1825 in New Hampshire. She was a prominent abolitionist and women's rights activist, working alongside leaders like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

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