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Name Origin

Ruari is a Gaelic name of Scottish origin, traditionally meaning 'red king' or 'famous ruler'. It's derived from the elements 'ruadh', meaning red, and 'rí', meaning king.

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Famous People

Ruari MacDonald

Actor

  • Known for roles in television series such as 'Casualty' and 'EastEnders'.

Ruari Grier (1963-)

Politician

  • Served as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) from 2011 to 2016.