Given name
Rufous
“red(-haired )”·“a red-haired man”
Rufous is a variant of Rufus. Interpretations include “red(-haired )” (Latin) and “a red-haired man” (Latin). These may reflect different naming traditions.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Rufous is a variant of Rufus. Interpretations include “red(-haired )” (Latin) and “a red-haired man” (Latin). These may reflect different naming traditions.
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Where it comes from
Rufous is a variant of Rufus. An origin associated with Rufus is Latin.
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