ruth

Ruth has 1 syllable.

noun. A feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others.

noun. A book of the Old Testament that tells the story of Ruth who was not an Israelite but who married an Israelite and who stayed with her mother-in-law Naomi after her husband died.

noun. United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948).

noun. The great-grandmother of king David whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament.