Reuven

Variation of Reuben, Hebrew

"behold, a son"

Reuven Origin and Meaning

The name Reuven is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "behold, a son".

More familiar to English speakers as Reuben, Jacob and Leah's first son and a founder of one of the Tribes of Israel.

The name Reuven in Pop Culture

• Reuven Malter main character in the novel “The Chosen” by Chaim Potok