Standard spelling
露丝
Lù sī
The standard Chinese spelling of Ruth.
- 露
- dew
- 丝
- silk
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Ruth straight away.
Ruth in Chinese
In Chinese, Ruth is written 露丝 (Lù sī), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 如诗 (Rú shī): a Chinese-style name meaning like a poem.
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露丝
Lù sī
Ruth
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
如诗
Rú shī
A Chinese-style name meaning like a poem.
- 如
- like, as
- 诗
- poetry
Echoes the “Ru-” in Ruth and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
露
Lù
A single character meaning dew.
- 露
- dew
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Ruth comes from.
Ruth comes from Hebrew, possibly meaning “friend”. The Book of Ruth tells of her loyalty to her mother-in-law.
Famous Ruths in Chinese
- Ruth Bader GinsburgUS Supreme Court justice露丝·巴德·金斯伯格
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 露丝 (Lù sī) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Ruth.
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露Water丝Metal
露丝 carries Water and Metal. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Water or Metal; if it needs Wood, Fire or Earth, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Ruth in Chinese
What does the name Ruth mean?
Ruth comes from Hebrew, possibly meaning “friend”. The Book of Ruth tells of her loyalty to her mother-in-law.
How do you say Ruth in Chinese?
Ruth is written 露丝 and pronounced Lù sī. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Ruth straight away.
What does 如诗 mean?
如诗 (Rú shī) is a Chinese-style name for Ruth: a Chinese-style name meaning like a poem. 如 means “like, as”, 诗 means “poetry”.
Which version of Ruth is best for a tattoo?
露丝 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 如诗 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.