Where does “Ruth” come from?

Ruth (Dutch) comes from Middle Dutch ruth, from Latin Ruth, from Koine Greek Ῥούθ, from Hebrew רות — roger.

Ruth (Dutch): Ruth Moabite woman, Biblical character

Definitions

Ruth Moabite woman, Biblical character

Ancestry of “Ruth”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Middle Dutch	ruth	—
2	Latin	Ruth	—
3	Koine Greek	Ῥούθ	—
4	Hebrew	רות	roger

Words derived from “Ruth”

Rut

Every word from Hebrew רות →Every word from Koine Greek Ῥούθ →Every word from Latin Ruth →