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Reu

Boy Name day: December 7
Reu is a short form of Reuben: on birth records it is written Reuben (30,676 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Reuben page.
Origin: Hebrew. Meaning: Behold, a son.
From Hebrew Re'uven, traditionally read as 'reu ben' ('behold, a son'), the name of Jacob's firstborn.

Name day for Reu

December 7

Why this day? Reu is a short form of Reuben, and shares its name day.

Reu is celebrated in the United States on December 7.

The story of the name Reu

Reu is a short form of Reuben. It keeps its origin (Hebrew) and meaning — behold, a son, and shares its name day, December 7.

On birth records, Reu is rarely written as such: the Reus are Reubens (30,676 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Reuben page.

Frequently asked questions about Reu

What does Reu mean?

Reu is a short form of Reuben, which means behold, a son.

When is Reu's name day?

December 7, together with Reuben: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Reu a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Reuben.

Reu's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Reu

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Andrea43%
  3. Constance46%
  4. Connie46%
  5. Faith46%
  6. Agnes47%
  7. Theresa48%
  8. Terri48%
  9. Barbara48%
  10. Teresa48%

Love potential for Reu

Bottom 10

  1. Ada54%
  2. Kara56%
  3. Barbara56%
  4. Ann57%
  5. Anne57%
  6. Anna57%
  7. Hannah57%
  8. Annie57%
  9. Erika58%
  10. Addison58%

Professional potential for Reu

Bottom 10

  1. Kendra43%
  2. Carla43%
  3. Whitney44%
  4. Ada46%
  5. Wanda47%
  6. Destiny47%
  7. Crystal47%
  8. Harper48%
  9. Maxine48%
  10. Natasha49%

Crush potential for Reu

Top 10

  1. Marissa96%
  2. Olivia96%
  3. Haley96%
  4. Nellie96%
  5. Lindsey96%
  6. Julia96%
  7. Wendy96%
  8. Sheila96%
  9. Julie96%
  10. Kathy96%

Bottom 10

  1. Anna42%
  2. Constance42%
  3. Andrea42%
  4. Barbara42%
  5. Roberta42%
  6. Connie42%
  7. Ann42%
  8. Norma42%
  9. Martha42%
  10. Annie42%
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