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Rubén

"behold, a son"

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roo·BEN

2 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

Hebrew Re'uven: re'u (behold) + ben (son)

What Rubén means

Rubén is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "behold, a son". It comes from Hebrew Re'uven: re'u (behold) + ben (son). It is pronounced roo-BEN.

Jacob's firstborn. Rubén Aguirre, Profesor Jirafales in El Chavo. Rubén Jaramillo, agrarian leader.

Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.

Related meanings: family, joy.

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Rubén means behold, a son

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