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Ruchama

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Pronounced roo-KHAH-mah /ruˈχɑ.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Ruchama, 'compassion; mercy; she who has obtained mercy/is pitied' (from racham, 'mercy'); a name in the book of Hosea; we note the biblical linkLow

In 30 seconds: Compassion; mercy: Ruchama is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'roo-KHAH-mah'). We note the biblical link.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Ruchama, 'compassion; mercy; she who has obtained mercy/is pitied' (from racham, 'mercy'); a name in the book of Hosea; we note the biblical link
U.S. rank (2024)#10098 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 305

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019842024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ruchama comes from the Hebrew Ruchama, 'compassion; mercy; she who has obtained mercy/is pitied' (from racham, 'mercy'); a name in the book of Hosea (we note the biblical link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'roo-KHAH-mah').

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox Jewish families. Rare, compassion at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Ruchama means 'compassion; mercy; she who has obtained mercy' in Hebrew (from racham) — a name in the book of Hosea — a lyrical, tender name (we note the biblical link; said 'roo-KHAH-mah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Ruchama — Hebrew; biblical

Variations

RuchomaRechama

Nicknames

Ruchie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ruchama mean?

Ruchama is Hebrew for 'compassion; mercy; she who has obtained mercy' (from racham); a name in Hosea. We note the biblical link.

How do you pronounce Ruchama?

It's said roo-KHAH-mah /ruˈχɑ.mɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second (guttural ch).

Is Ruchama a boy or girl name?

Ruchama is a girl's name.

How popular is Ruchama?

Ruchama is a very rare name in the U.S.

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