Ruvim Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationROO-veem / /ˈruː.vɪm/Hebrew; Russian
Meaning
behold, a son (Hebrew); derived from the Hebrew name Reuben (Russian)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew culture, Ruvim is a variant of Reuben, the firstborn son of Jacob in the Bible, symbolizing strength and leadership. In Russian contexts, it is often used as a Slavic adaptation of the Hebrew name, reflecting the integration of biblical names into Slavic naming traditions.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Reuven
- Ruben
- Ruv
International Variants
- Reuben (English)
- Ruben (Spanish)
- Ruvim (Russian)
Famous people named Ruvim
Ruvim G. Shmulevich — mathematician.
Fictional characters named Ruvim
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ruvim was first seen in the United States in 1992. Ruvim has ranked as high as #1366 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in Washington, California, and Oregon. In the past 5 years the name Ruvim has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ruvim (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| WA | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 28 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 34 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 23 |