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    Ruby

    ROO-bee

    Latin
    Girl
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Red precious stone
    Origin
    Latin
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Ruby does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Red precious stone", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Ruby.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1910s (0.72% of births), currently rising
    Spiritual meaning
    Ruby represents priceless value — the incomparable worth of a virtuous character in God's estimation.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Proverbs 31:10

      "Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies."

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