Ruby

Ruby Meaning & Origin

About Ruby
The name Ruby is of Latin origin and means "red gemstone." It is derived from the Latin word "rubeus," which translates to "red." Ruby is a vibrant and precious gemstone known for its deep red color, symbolizing passion, love, and vitality. As a name, Ruby often represents someone who is strong, confident, and full of energy, reflecting the qualities associated with the gemstone.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ruby are female.

Ruby Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 0.25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RP
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW1 B IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrubi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ruby in Braille

Here's how to represent Ruby in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ruby in braille

How to Spell the Name Ruby in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ruby using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ruby in sign language

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