name

Ruud

ROOD

/ryːt/

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Ruud

Name meaning and origin

Origin: Dutch
Meaning: Dutch form of Rudolf; famous wolf.
Gender: male
Popularity: Dutch footballer Ruud Gullit.

Common mispronunciations

RUDEROO-ud

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