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GirlDutch language family

Ruby

A name meaning "ruby".

Quick answer

Ruby is a girl name meaning "ruby".

GenderGirl
Meaningruby
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

Simply from the name of the precious stone (which derives from Medieval Latin rubinus, ultimately from Latin rubeus "red" ), the traditional birthstone of July. It came into use as a given name in the 16th century.

Notes and context

Usage: english