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Reuben

behold, a son

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Name
Reuben
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Male
Meaning
behold, a son
Detailed Meaning
Reuben is the name of Jacob's firstborn son in Genesis, interpreted as behold, a son. It has long history in both Jewish and English-speaking traditions and a friendly, unpretentious sound. Vintage yet underused in the US, it fits the old-made-new trend.
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Reuben Name Meaning and Style

Reuben is a male name of Hebrew origin, meaning behold, a son.

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