Ruffin

Ruffin Meaning & Origin

About Ruffin
The name "Ruffin" is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "Hrothfinnr," meaning "famous wolf." It is a masculine name that conveys strength, bravery, and nobility. People with the name Ruffin are often seen as confident, assertive, and natural leaders.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ruffin are male.

Ruffin Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RFN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 F IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈrəfɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ruffin in Braille

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

The name Ruffin in braille

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

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

The name Ruffin in sign language

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