Meaning & Origin
a city in Apulia situated on the way from Canusium to Butuntum, now Ruvo di Puglia
Rubi is a girl's and boy's baby name of Spanish origin, the Spanish form of Ruby, from Latin rubeus, meaning 'red' — like the precious red gemstone.
Widely used in Latin American and Spanish-speaking communities in the United States, Rubi carries all the warmth and vibrancy of Ruby with a softer, more Latinate feel. It gained added recognition through the popular Mexican telenovela Rubí, whose feisty protagonist made the name memorable across generations of Spanish-speaking viewers.