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Ruhamah

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Pronounced roo-HAH-mah /ruːˈhɑː.mɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew ruhamah, 'she has obtained mercy; pitied.' In the book of Hosea the prophet names a daughter Lo-Ruhamah, 'not pitied,' as a sign of judgment — and the name is later reversed to Ruhamah, mercy restored. It is a name of comfort, which we note respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Hebrew name of comfort: Ruhamah means 'she has obtained mercy' (said 'roo-HAH-mah'). Gentle and biblical.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew ruhamah, 'she has obtained mercy; pitied.' In the book of Hosea the prophet names a daughter Lo-Ruhamah, 'not pitied,' as a sign of judgment — and the name is later reversed to Ruhamah, mercy restored. It is a name of comfort, which we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#14894 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 16

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420112024

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

Ruhamah is Hebrew for 'she has obtained mercy.' It appears in the book of Hosea, where the prophet names a daughter Lo-Ruhamah, 'not pitied,' as a sign — and the name is afterwards turned around to Ruhamah, mercy given back. Puritan and later Christian families took it up as a name of hope, which we note respectfully. In the U.S. it is now very rare (said 'roo-HAH-mah').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. records. Very rare, biblical, and tender.

Did you know? In the book of Hosea a name of judgment, Lo-Ruhamah — 'not pitied' — is reversed to Ruhamah, 'she has obtained mercy.' It is a name of restoration, which we note respectfully (said 'roo-HAH-mah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Ruhamah — Hebrew 'she has obtained mercy'; Hosea

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ruhamah mean?

Ruhamah is Hebrew for 'she has obtained mercy' — a name of restoration in the book of Hosea.

How do you pronounce Ruhamah?

It's said roo-HAH-mah /ruːˈhɑː.mɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ruhamah a boy or girl name?

Ruhamah is a girl's name.

How popular is Ruhamah?

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

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