Rufus: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“red-haired”

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روفس

Rufus

Rufus (روفس, Latin Rufus) is a Christian boy’s name that means “red-haired”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Rufus; Yonge, History of Christian Names, Rufus.

Rufus at a glance

Meaning: red-haired
Gender: Boy
Origin: Latin
Faith: Christian
Say it: roo-fus
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: R · ر

Meaning of Rufus

In English: red-haired
اردو میں معنی: سرخ بالوں والا

Origin and history of Rufus

From Latin rufus, meaning 'red-haired'. Paul greets Rufus in Romans 16:13.

Base wordLatin rufus

How to say and write Rufus

Say it: roo-fus2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Rufus
Urdu: روفس
Original script: Rufus

Sibling names for Rufus

Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Rufus.

Names like Rufus

Names that sound like Rufus

Rufaida

Questions about the name Rufus

What does the name Rufus mean?

Rufus means “red-haired”. In Urdu: سرخ بالوں والا. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897); Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Rufus a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Rufus is a boy’s name.

Is Rufus a Christian name?

Yes. Rufus is used by Christian families. It is of Latin origin. From Latin rufus, meaning 'red-haired'. Paul greets Rufus in Romans 16:13.

How do you pronounce Rufus?

Say it “roo-fus”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Rufus in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Rufus is written روفس. In its original script: Rufus.

Is the meaning of Rufus 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.