Ruth
/ʁyt/feminine
Ruth is the French form of the female given name Ruth.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/ʁyt/
Did you know?
- While Ruth is a name, the French word ruthénien refers to a person from the region of Ruthenia in Eastern Europe.
- In French, the name Ruth is typically pronounced with a tight 'u' sound, which does not exist in English and requires rounding the lips as if saying 'oo' while making an 'ee' sound.
- Unlike some French names that have specific nicknames, Ruth is rarely shortened in France and is almost always used in its full form.
Examples in context
- Tom est fiancé à Ruth.Tom is engaged to Ruth.This sentence shows the use of Ruth as a person's name in a relationship context.Tatoeba #6555328 by Odenim, translation #37376 by CN
- David et Ruth ont l'intention de faire circoncire leur nouveau-né.David and Ruth intend to circumcise their newborn.This sentence illustrates the use of Ruth as a person's name in a sentence regarding parental intentions.Tatoeba #12254801 by Rovo, translation #12255676 by Miktsoanit
- Ruth habite à Lyon.Ruth lives in Lyon.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their acquaintances at a cafe.
- NathanTu connais Ruth ?Do you know Ruth?
- LéaOui, c'est une amie.Yes, she is a friend.
- NathanElle est très gentille.She is very kind.
- LéaC'est vrai, j'aime bien Ruth.That's true, I like Ruth.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ruth” translations and entries Ruth, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
