رُوث
rūṯfeminine
The English name "Ruth" is translated into Arabic as رُوث (rūṯ). Wiktionary also lists رَاعُوث (rāʕūṯ) and رُوت (rūt).
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| رُوث | rūṯ | feminine |
| رَاعُوث | rāʕūṯ | feminine |
| رُوت | rūt | feminine |
رُوث is used as a feminine given name.
Which one should you use?
The pack provides three forms: رُوث, رَاعُوث and رُوت. While رُوث is the default, رَاعُوث is also a feminine form for the name.
How do you pronounce it?
rūṯ
Did you know?
- Arabic speakers may perceive the name رُوث as belonging specifically to 'People of the Book' (Christians and Jews) rather than being a general name.
- The name رُوث is often categorized in Arabic linguistics as a 'transliterated' name, meaning it exists in the language as a sound-copy rather than a word with a root meaning.
- In Arabic, the name رُوث ends with the letter ث, a sound that is often replaced by ت or س in many spoken Arabic dialects, which can change how the name is heard in conversation.
Examples in context
- مرحبا، انا روثHello, I am Ruth.
- مرحبا، اسمي روتHello, my name is Ruth.
- هذه هي رُوث.Hadhihi hiya Ruth.This is Ruth.
- هل تعرف رُوث؟Hal ta'rif Ruth?Do you know Ruth?
- رُوث طالبة ذكية.Ruth taliba dhakiyya.Ruth is a smart student.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a woman they met recently.
- يوسف Youssefهل قابلتِ رُوث اليوم؟Hal qabilti Ruth al-yawm?Did you meet Ruth today?
- مريم Maryamنعم، قابلت رُوث في المكتبة.Na'am, qabiltu Ruth fil-maktaba.Yes, I met Ruth at the library.
- يوسف Youssefكيف حال رُوث الآن؟Kayfa hal Ruth al-an?How is Ruth doing now?
- مريم Maryamهي بخير، شكراً لك.Hiya bikhayr, shukran lak.She is fine, thank you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ruth” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
