Boy name
Ruben name meaning
“behold, a son”
Ruben is a masculine name from Hebrew Re'uven, traditionally interpreted as behold, a son. Its meaning takes the form of an exclamation drawing attention to a son. The related form Reuben is known in the Bible as the name of one of Jacob's sons.
What does Ruben mean?
Behold, a son
In Indonesian: lihat, ada seorang anak lelaki
Origin and cultural usage of Ruben
From Hebrew Re'uven, traditionally interpreted as an exclamation meaning behold, a son. Reuben is the name of one of Jacob's sons in the Bible.
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Name combinations with Ruben
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ruben, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ruben: behold, a son
- Ariel: lion of God
- Ezer: help, assistance
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Meaning of each word
- Ruben: behold, a son
- Simson: associated with the sun
- Lazarus: God has helped
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Ruben Eben
Meaning of each word
- Ruben: behold, a son
- Eben: stone; stone of help
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Meaning of each word
- Moris: from ancient Mauretania
- Ruben: behold, a son
- Timotheus: honoring God
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Ruben Louis
Meaning of each word
- Ruben: behold, a son
- Louis: renowned in battle
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Ruben Kristianus Evan
Meaning of each word
- Ruben: behold, a son
- Kristianus: follower of Christ
- Evan: God is gracious
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How to pronounce Ruben
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦸꦧꦺꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮥᮘᮨᮔ᮪ |
Is Ruben a boy’s name?
Yes, Ruben is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ruben ranks #1,005 among boy names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ruben
Famous people named Ruben
- Ruben Gunawan · b. 1968
- Ruben Karel Sanadi · b. 1987
- Ruben Onsu · b. 1983
- Ruben Adrian · b. 1984
- Ruben Gordown Khosadalina · b. 1983
- Ruben Tarigan · b. 1965
- Ruben Wuarbanaran · b. 1990
- Pdt. Ruben Uamang
- Ruben Gobay
- Ruben Lokon · b. 1982
- Ruben Magai · b. 1974
- Ruben Obed Kbarek
FAQ about the name Ruben
What is the meaning of Ruben?
Ruben means behold, a son. From Hebrew Re'uven, traditionally interpreted as an exclamation meaning behold, a son. Reuben is the name of one of Jacob's sons in the Bible.
Is Ruben a boy’s name?
Yes, Ruben is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ruben?
Ruben is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Ruben have?
Ruben has 2 syllables (Ru-ben) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ruben?
Ruben ranks #1,005 among boy names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ruben?
Some ideas: Ruben Ariel Ezer; Ruben Simson Lazarus; Ruben Eben.
Famous people named Ruben?
Notable people named Ruben include Ruben Gunawan, Ruben Karel Sanadi, Ruben Onsu.
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