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Reuben

Meaning

Means "behold, a son" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament he is the eldest son of Jacob and Leah and the

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Reuben and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Famous People Named Reuben

USS Reuben James (DD-245)

USS Reuben James (DD-245) was a four-funnel made after World War I that was the first US Navy ship named for Boatswain's Mate Reuben James (–1838), who distinguished himself fighting in the First.

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Reuben Waugh

Reuben James Waugh (January 30, 1875 – October 14, 1945) was a politician in Manitoba, Canada.

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Reuben Burgess

Rueben Burgess (born 30 September 1966) is a British sprint canoer who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Reuben Ottenberg

Reuben Ottenberg (1882 in New York City – 1959) was an American physician and haematologist, who served Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City with distinction for 50 years.

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Reuben Liversidge

Reuben Liversidge is an Australian actor best known for his role as Anthony in the Australian television series Round The Twist.

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Reuben in Other Languages

ArmenianRouben
ArmenianRuben
Biblical GreekRouben
Biblical HebrewReuven
Biblical LatinRuben
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