Ruby

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Ruby is derived from the Latin word ruber, meaning 'red'. The gemstone, ruby, is associated with love, passion, courage, and prosperity. The name Ruby is also associated with the July birthstone.
Pronunciation
ROO-bee
ROO-bee (in English) or RUE-bee (in some other languages)
Popularity
Ruby is a popular name in many English-speaking countries around the world. It is currently ranked at 83 in the United States, 33 in Australia, and 9 in England.

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Ruby Name meanings & History

The name Ruby is derived from the Latin word ruber, meaning 'red'. The gemstone, ruby, is associated with love, passion, courage, and prosperity. The name Ruby is also associated with the July birthstone. Simply from the name of the precious stone (which ultimately derives from Latin ruber "red"), which is the traditional birthstone of July. It came into use as a given name in the 16th century [1]. Ruby is a feminine name that is used widely all over the world. The name has become increasingly popular in recent years especially in Europe, America, and Australia. It is often used as a first name for girls and occasionally as a middle name as well.

Zodiac Sign of Ruby: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Ruby:

R: Rational,Reason,Restless,Resourceful

U: Utopia,Unity,Understanding,Undermining,Universality

B: Brains,Beauty,Bountiful,Bashful

Y: Yen/money,Yin/Yang,Youth-giving

Ruby is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous people named Ruby include American actress Ruby Dee, British singer/songwriter Ruby Turner, and Chinese-American mathematician Ruby Lee.

2.) Ruby (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) precious jewel

Other Forms: Rubi, Rubie, Rue


3.) Ruby (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Precious

Other Forms: Rubee, Rubey, Rubi, Rubie


4.) RUBY (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Taken from the name of the deep red gem. Ruby is derived from the Latin rubeus (reddish) via the Old French rubi . (ROO-BEE)


5.) Ruby (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) precious stone.

Other Forms: Rubby, Rube, Rubea, Rubee, Rubetta, Rubette, Rubey, Rubyann, Rubye


6.) RUBY (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: The name of a deep red variety of corundum which is the gemstone of the sign of Leo. (ROO-BEE)


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