ChristianBoyHebrew
Reuben: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“behold, a son”
روبن
ראובן
What Reuben means
Reuben (روبن, Hebrew ראובן) is a Christian boy’s name that means “behold, a son”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Reuben.
Reuben at a glance
- Meaning
- behold, a son
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- roo-ben
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- First letter
- R · ر
Meaning of Reuben
- In English
- behold, a son
- اردو میں معنی
- دیکھو، ایک بیٹا
Origin and history of Reuben
From Hebrew Reuven, meaning 'behold, a son'. Urdu Bible form روبن.
Base wordHebrew Reuven
How to say and write Reuben
- Say it
- roo-ben2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Reuben
- Urdu
- روبن
- Original script
- ראובן
- Other spellings
- Ruben
- Known bearer
- Reuben, eldest son of Jacob
- Themes
- Joy
Sibling names for Reuben
Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Reuben.
- Abigailابیگیلfather of joy; my father is joyGirlHebrew
- Naomiنومیmy delight; pleasantGirlHebrew
- Beatriceبیٹریسshe who makes happy; blessedGirlLatin
- Euphrasiaیوفریشیاdelight; good cheerGirlGreek
- Evangelineایونجلینgood news; the GospelGirlGreek
- Felicityفیلیسٹیhappiness; good fortuneGirlLatin
- Joyجوائےjoy; gladnessGirlEnglish
- NatalieنٹالیChristmas; birthday (of Christ)GirlLatin
Names like Reuben
- Asherآشرhappy; blessedBoyHebrew
- Bashirبشیرbringer of good newsBoyArabic
- Bonifaceبونیفیسof good fate; fortunateBoyLatin
- Felixفیلکسhappy; fortunateBoyLatin
- Iqbalاقبالgood fortune; prosperityBoyArabic
- Naveedنویدgood news; glad tidingsBoyPersian
- NoelنوئلChristmas; birthday (of Christ)BoyLatin
- Ralphرالفwolf-counsel; wise and braveBoyGermanic
- Randolphرینڈولفshield-wolf; protectorBoyGermanic
- RaphaelرافیلGod has healedBoyHebrew
Questions about the name Reuben
What does the name Reuben mean?
Reuben means “behold, a son”. In Urdu: دیکھو، ایک بیٹا. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
Is Reuben a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Reuben is a boy’s name.
Is Reuben a Christian name?
Yes. Reuben is used by Christian families. It is of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew Reuven, meaning 'behold, a son'. Urdu Bible form روبن.
How do you pronounce Reuben?
Say it “roo-ben”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Reuben in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Reuben is written روبن. In its original script: ראובן.
What are other spellings of Reuben?
Reuben is also spelled Ruben.
Who is a famous person named Reuben?
Reuben, eldest son of Jacob
Is the meaning of Reuben verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.