Behold, a son
Ruvim is the Russian and Slavic form of the Hebrew name Reuben. It is derived from the biblical phrase 'reu ben', which was spoken by Leah upon the birth of her first son to signify that God had seen her affliction.
Less common today
Ruvim isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,662 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Soviet children's writer known for 'Wild Dog Dingo'
Renowned Russian pianist and professor
