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Ruth is an ancient and deeply moving Hebrew name, carrying with it one of the most beautiful and touching stories in the Bible. The name appears in the Book of Ruth, one of the Five Megillot (scrolls), which tells the story of Ruth the Moabite - an extraordinary woman who chose to leave her people and her gods to accompany her mother-in-law Naomi on her return to the land of Judah. Ruth's famous words "Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God" have become an eternal symbol of loyalty, devotion, and unconditional love. The name Ruth embodies profound values of kindness, generosity of spirit, courage, and willingness to sacrifice for loved ones. Linguistically, the origin of the name Ruth is debated among biblical and linguistic scholars. Some believe the name derives from the Aramaic root "re'a" meaning "friendship" or "companionship," emphasizing the deep bond and faithful friendship between Ruth and her mother-in-law Naomi. Another interpretation connects the name to the root "ravah" meaning "to water" or "to satiate," symbolizing abundance, sustenance, and satisfaction. Some also interpret the name as derived from "re'ut" meaning "sight" or "vision," indicating deep insight and spiritual vision. All these interpretations fit beautifully with the biblical character of Ruth - a woman who was a faithful friend, brought abundance and blessing to the lives of Naomi and Boaz, and demonstrated extraordinary wisdom and insight. The biblical story of Ruth is one of the most moving and inspiring in the Bible. Ruth the Moabite, who was Naomi's daughter-in-law, chose to remain by her mother-in-law's side after her husband's death, even though Naomi herself encouraged her to return to her people. Ruth carried her elderly and bitter mother-in-law back to Bethlehem, worked hard in the harvest fields to provide for both of them, and demonstrated modesty, good character, and self-respect in all her actions. Eventually, Ruth was blessed to marry Boaz, a wealthy and pious man, and became the great-grandmother of King David. Thus, this foreign Moabite woman became an integral part of Israel's royal lineage and, according to Jewish tradition, an ancestress of the Messiah. Ruth's story teaches about the power of free choice, the beauty of conversion from genuine faith, and the fact that good deeds and noble character are more important than origin or nationality.

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Ruth 1:16 - But Ruth replied, 'Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God'

In Kabbalah, the name Ruth symbolizes the power of free choice and the ability to change one's destiny. Ruth represented the divine spark that can be revealed even in the most distant places from holiness. Her journey from Moab to Israel symbolizes the spiritual process of the soul's ascent and elevation. In Kabbalistic literature, Ruth represents the attribute of kindness and generosity, and the ability to see the divine light in every person and every situation.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg - U.S. Supreme Court Justice | Ruth Westheimer - American sex therapist and media personality | Ruth Wilson - British actress | Ruth Negga - Ethiopian-Irish actress | Ruth Rendell - British crime writer | Ruth Handler - creator of the Barbie doll

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