Rufy

Rufь is a female name with a deep history and rich meaning. It originates from Jewish traditions and is connected to significant events in Jewish history and religion. The primary meaning of the name Rufь is "flower" or "beauty." However, its significance runs deeper: in Jewish tradition, Rufь is known as the daughter of Avdalah who took in the infant Moses (as described in the Torah). It was precisely because of this act, and also because her husband, Kaliф Nahshon, was spared from Pharaoh's anger, that she received this name. She is also recognized as the daughter of Elifaz, son of a Canaanite, and was the wife of Esau, Jacob's brother, which granted her a special place in the lineage of Jesus Christ (as the daughter of Biton, a Canaanite, wife of Elifaz, brother of Avdalah). The origin of the name traces back to ancient Hebrew. The word Rufь (Ruvь) comes from the root **ܪוּף** (ruф), which can be translated as "flower," "beauty," "that which adorns," or "that which delights the eye." In the Bible (Tanakh), the name appears as the name of Avdalah's daughter and wife of Elifaz, as well as as the nickname of Elifaz's daughter. The name Rufь became known in Christianity through the Gospel—specifically, it was she, the daughter of Elifaz, who became the wife of Joseph, Jesus Christ's father. According to the Gospel of Matthew, Rufь, the daughter of Canaanite Elifaz, was the wife of Joseph, the husband of Jezekiah. When Jesus grew up, his parents learned that he was the Son of God, and Rufь accepted this with understanding and submission, agreeing for Jesus to be considered her son. This resulted in Jesus not being regarded as her biological descendant. In Judaism, the name Rufь belonged to Avdalah's daughter who saved the infant Moses. It is believed that it was she who saved the Israelites from Pharaoh's wrath. Rufь is the name of a strong, wise, and noble woman. People with this name are often associated with reliability, beauty, inner strength, compassion, and wisdom. They possess strong convictions, are skilled at making difficult decisions, and protect their family and faith. The name Rufь inspires its bearers with harmony and tranquility. Notable bearers of the name include: * **Rufina von Stammbach-Nagliss (1848–1930)** – Swiss educator and writer. * **Rubina (Rubina) Stepanova** – Russian poet and writer. * **Rufь von Pfaffenstein** – German singer and actress. Today, Rufь is considered a rare name. It is popular in Israel and among Zionist circles, as well as in some communities that follow Jewish traditions. In Russia and the CIS, the name is uncommon, but its bearers value it for its depth and uniqueness. Common spellings include: Ruvь, Ruvina, Rufina. Diminutives: Rufotchka, Rufa.