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Rutu

ROO-too /ˈruːtuː/

At a glance

In short
Rutu is a beautiful and unique Sanskrit name for a baby girl, meaning "season" or "period." It signifies change and renewal.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2001 (#15,352)
Babies in 2001
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#14,122 in 1998
First recorded
1998

Meaning of Rutu

Originating from Sanskrit, the name Rutu is a beautiful and unique choice for a baby girl. The name Rutu is associated with the meaning of "season" or "period" in Sanskrit. In Indian culture, the seasons hold great significance and are often celebrated as part of traditional festivals. The name Rutu signifies the importance of change and renewal, making it a meaningful choice for parents who value growth and transformation. Although not widely popular in the United States, Rutu has been given to a handful of newborn girls in recent years, showing its potential for those seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their daughter. A variation of this name is Ruta.

How to pronounce Rutu

Popularity of Rutu in the U.S.

Rutu was last recorded in the U.S. in 2001, ranked #15,352 with 5 babies. It peaked at #14,122 in 1998. It first appears in the records in 1998.

Bar and line chart: Rutu in the U.S., 1998–2001. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 5 in 1998 and 5 in 2001. Line: rank among girl names, peak #14,122 in 1998, #15,352 in 2001.
  • Girls named Rutu (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1998–2001. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1998⁠–⁠2001 2 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2001515,352back
1998514,122new

Notable people named Rutu

  • Rutu Modan is an Israeli illustrator and comic artist best known for her graphic novels Exit Wounds and The Property.