Find out how popular the first name Ruthi has been for the last 6 years (from 2014 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ruthi by gender

Based on the last 6 years of data, Ruthi is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ruthi.

The history of the first name Ruthi

The name Ruthi is derived from the Hebrew name Ruth, which has its origins in the Old Testament of the Bible. Ruth was a Moabite woman who married an Israelite man and later became an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ according to Christian theology.

The name Ruth is believed to be derived from the Hebrew word "re'ut," which means friend or companion. The biblical story of Ruth is a narrative of her loyalty and devotion to her mother-in-law, Naomi, after the death of her husband.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Ruthi can be traced back to ancient Hebrew texts and religious scriptures, particularly in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament. It was a popular name among Jewish communities in the Middle East and Europe during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Ruthi was Ruth the Moabite, the central figure in the Book of Ruth, whose story is set during the period of the Judges in ancient Israel, around the 12th century BCE.

Another notable historical figure was Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020), an American jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her death. She was a pioneering advocate for gender equality and women's rights.

In literature, the name Ruthi appears in various works, including the epic poem "Paradise Lost" by John Milton (1608-1674), where Ruth is mentioned as one of the ancestors of Jesus Christ.

Ruthi also has historical significance in the field of music. Ruth Brown (1928-2006) was an American singer-songwriter and actress, known as the "Queen of R&B." She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

Another prominent figure was Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (1927-2013), an award-winning German-born British novelist and screenwriter. She won two Academy Awards for her adapted screenplays for the films "A Room with a View" and "Howards End."

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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