Rue
[ruː]Meaning
from the bitter medicinal herb, from Greek rhytē; also a short form of Ruth
Background Story
Rue is taken from the name of the bitter medicinal herb, which derives ultimately from Greek ῥυτή (rhyte). It is also sometimes used as a short form of Ruth. The name is used in Latvian and Lithuanian.
Temperament
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