Ruben
Ruben is a Christian boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Behold, a son”.
| Meaning | Behold, a son |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | רְאוּבֵן |
| Pronunciation | ROO-ben |
| Tradition | Christian, Jewish |
| Used in | Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Ruben
Ruben is the European spelling of Reuben, from the Hebrew Reuven, 'behold, a son'. In Genesis, Reuben is the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, and the name is explained there with a related wordplay about God seeing Leah's affliction. He became the ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Ruben is especially popular in Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands and Scandinavia.
Is Ruben a Christian name?
Reuben is a biblical figure, the eldest of Jacob's twelve sons, so the name is used by both Christian and Jewish families; Jewish families often use the form Reuven.
How popular is Ruben?
Common across Europe and Latin America; popular in Britain as Reuben.
Gifts with the name Ruben
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Spellings and variants of Ruben
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ruben mean?
Ruben means 'Behold, a son'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Ruben a Christian name?
Reuben is a biblical figure, the eldest of Jacob's twelve sons, so the name is used by both Christian and Jewish families; Jewish families often use the form Reuven.
How do you pronounce Ruben?
Ruben is pronounced ROO-ben.
Is Ruben a boy or girl name?
Ruben is usually a boy name.