Ruhama
Fact sheet
- Name
- Ruhama
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The name Ruhama is a variant of the biblical Hebrew name Ruhamah (רֻחָמָה). It carries the meanings 'the compassionate' and 'the pardoned' or 'to find mercy'.
What does the name Ruhama mean?
Ruhama is an alternative spelling of the biblical Hebrew name Ruhamah (רֻחָמָה). The meaning includes 'the compassionate' and 'the pardoned' or also 'to find mercy'. The origin of the name lies in the ancient Hebrew word raham (רחם), which stands for concepts such as 'to love deeply', 'to be loved', 'to be pitied', 'to show mercy', and 'to exhibit compassion'. In the Old Testament, the prophet Hosea initially referred to his daughter as Lo-Ruhamah.
Where does the name Ruhama come from?
The name Ruhama is a female first name of ancient Hebrew origin and means 'the compassionate'. The etymology comes from the ancient Hebrew term raham (רחם), which relates to the meanings 'to love deeply', 'loved', 'pitied', 'to have mercy', and 'to practice compassion'. Languages: Biblical Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Ruhama?
Ru-ha-ma
Popularity
In Germany, Ruhama is a rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,884th on the list of most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2017, reaching 2,741st place. Over the past ten years, Ruhama has been used as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,714th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,733rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Hami
Frequently asked questions about the name Ruhama
What is the origin of the name Ruhama?
Ruhama is a female first name of ancient Hebrew origin, derived from the term raham, which means 'the compassionate'.
What does the name Ruhama mean?
The meaning of Ruhama encompasses concepts such as 'to find mercy', 'to be pardoned', and 'deep love'.
How popular is the name Ruhama?
Ruhama is a rare name, particularly appreciated in Jewish communities and among lovers of biblically inspired names.