Political LeaderAmerican1933 – 2020
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
U.S. Supreme Court Justice, women's rights advocate, legal pioneer
Biography
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 to 2020. She was a pioneering advocate for gender equality and became an iconic figure in American law and justice.
Quick Facts
Category
Political Leader
Nationality
American
Born
1933
Died
2020
Thinking about the name
Ruthy
Hebrew origin
“A diminutive of Ruth, which comes from the Hebrew word meaning 'compassionate friend' or 'friend of truth.' Ruthy adds a playful, affectionate quality to a vintage biblical name, giving it a modern, approachable charm while preserving the dignity of its root. This nickname form became particularly popular in mid-20th-century English-speaking communities.”