The baby name Rubem is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Portuguese IPA: /ʁuˈbẽj̃/ — approx. ru-BEM (final syllable stressed; 'em' nasalized).
Rubem is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Rubem is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Portuguese IPA: /ʁuˈbẽj̃/ — approx. ru-BEM (final syllable stressed; 'em' nasalized).
Rubem is Hebrew in Origin.
Rubem is the Brazilian Portuguese form of the biblical name Reuben, from Hebrew Re’uven, interpreted as “behold, a son” or “the Lord has seen my affliction.” In Genesis, Reuben is Jacob and Leah’s firstborn and eponym of the Tribe of Reuben, giving the name deep roots in Jewish and Christian traditions.
Within Lusophone countries it is familiar yet not overused, with notable bearers such as writers Rubem Braga and Rubem Fonseca and theologian Rubem Alves. Orthography varies by language: Reuben (English), Ruben (international), Rubén (Spanish), Rúben (European Portuguese), Reuven/Re’uven (Hebrew/Israeli), Rouben (Armenian), and Ruvim (Russian). Related surnames and dynastic names in Armenian history (the Rubenids) echo the same origin. In Portuguese, informal Rubinho may appear as a nickname. Rubem combines venerable scriptural heritage with a straightforward, modern sound across Romance and global contexts.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | 0 | #74 | 4 | 2,729 | |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #212 | 31 | 5,568 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #340 | 28 | 7,951 |
| BR | 0 | #354 | 7 | 5,969 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #366 | 4 | 8,477 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #405 | 9 | 5,922 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #468 | 14 | 9,305 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #476 | 8 | 7,628 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #555 | 204 | 12,213 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #616 | 7 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #623 | 3 | 10,983 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #696 | 5 | 13,390 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #863 | 16 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #904 | 17 | 15,656 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #917 | 14 | 5,610 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #990 | 3 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,025 | 9 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Rubem is popular in 22 countries — most recent births per country:
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