"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies."
Christian Name · Latin Origin
Ruby Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Ruby
girl
Ruby means "Red precious stone", a girl's name of Latin origin. The name Ruby does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Ruby represents priceless value — the incomparable worth of a virtuous character in God's estimation.
Is Ruby 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.
Pronunciation:/ROO-bee/
OriginLatin
MeaningRed precious stone
What does Ruby mean?
Ruby is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Red precious stone". Ruby is one of the most valuable precious stones mentioned in Scripture. Proverbs declares that 'a virtuous woman' is worth 'far above rubies' — making it a name that speaks of extraordinary, priceless worth in God's eyes.
Which Bible Character Are You?
Take this free Bible personality quiz to discover which Bible character you are most like. 10 questions, instant result with a King James verse.
One of 36 free KJV quizzes — see them all.
What does Ruby mean in the Bible?
Ruby means "Red precious stone" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Ruby is one of the most valuable precious stones mentioned in Scripture. Proverbs declares that 'a virtuous woman' is worth 'far above rubies' — making it a name that speaks of extraordinary, priceless worth in God's eyes.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Ruby?
Ruby is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Red precious stone" — not because Scripture names anyone Ruby.
Take the KJV Bible with You
Download the complete King James Bible as a free PDF — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Which books of the Bible mention Ruby?
Ruby is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Ruby?
Ruby represents priceless value — the incomparable worth of a virtuous character in God's estimation.
Related Promises of God
Promises connected to the meaning of the name Ruby:
God Promises Beauty for Ashes
Bible promises about God transforming pain, loss, and brokenness into something beautiful.
God Promises Beauty for Ashes
Bible promises about God transforming your devastation into something beautiful.
God Promises Beauty for Ashes
Bible promises about God redeeming pain and turning mourning into joy.
Related Reading
Continue your study with related content from across our library:
Verses About
Bible Verses About Beauty from Ashes
10 curated KJV verses
Promise
God Promises Beauty for Ashes
Bible promises about God redeeming pain and turning mourning into joy.
Verses About
Bible Verses About Beauty
10 curated KJV verses
Devotional
Isaiah 61:3 — Meaning & Devotional
Beauty for Ashes
Commentary
Proverbs 31:30 Commentary
In-depth study • True Beauty and Worth
Commentary
Isaiah 61:3 Commentary
In-depth study • Beauty from Ashes
What names are related to Ruby?
Names like Ruby
Other Latin biblical names that share the spirit of "Red precious stone" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Ruby
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Share the meaning of Ruby
Download a printable name card with the KJV verse and meaning — perfect for Pinterest, Instagram, or a baptism keepsake.
Ruby name meaning: frequently asked questions
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.
Ruby means "Red precious stone." It is a Latin name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Red precious stone" — runs right through the Bible.
Latin. Ruby comes into English from Latin and carries the sense "Red precious stone." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Ruby
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Ruby?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Ruby?
You can read every verse where Ruby appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.