The baby name Ruthina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced roo-THEE-nah (IPA: /ruːˈθiːnə/).
Ruthina is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Ruthina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced roo-THEE-nah (IPA: /ruːˈθiːnə/).
Ruthina is Hebrew in Origin.
Ruthina is a rare elaboration of Ruth, built with the Latinate suffix -ina that conveys an affectionate or diminutive sense. Ruth comes from Hebrew Rut, traditionally linked to re’ut “friend, companion,” though some scholars note a Moabite origin of uncertain meaning. Together, Ruthina can be read as “little Ruth” or “friendship made gentle,” preserving the biblical name’s warm, steadfast associations from the Book of Ruth.
Used sporadically in English-speaking countries - especially in 19th- and early 20th-century baptismal records - Ruthina fits the period’s taste for embellished forms while remaining uncommon today. Documented variants include Rutina and Ruthine; related compounds are Ruthanna/Ruth Anne. Familiar nicknames are Ruth and Ruthie, with Ina as a softer option. The name’s structure makes it easily pronounceable in many languages, lending vintage charm with cross-cultural ease, and a meaning centered on loyalty, companionship, and quiet strength.
Ruthina is seldom given. In all, it turns up just 21 times, across 10 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GH | 0 | #247 | 2 | 5,396 | |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #820 | 7 | 15,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
Ruthina is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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