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Name Ruis
Gender Masculine
Usage Dutch (Rare)
Other Forms FormsRuijs, Ruijsch, Ruisch, Ruys, Ruysch
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Meaning & History
Modern form of the medieval Dutch given name Ruys or Ruysch, of which the meaning is uncertain. It is theorized to be a diminutive or short form of masculine given names that contain the Germanic element hruod meaning "fame".This name is not to be confused with the modern Dutch word ruis meaning "noise, rushing sound".