Ru

ROO

Short form of Rupert, Rudy, or Ruben, variation of Rue, variation of Ruadh, or Chinese

"bright flame; famous wolf; regret, herb; red; scholar"

Updated Tue May 12 2026

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Ru is occasionally used for girls in 2023.

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