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Meaning: Of uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a derivation from Latvian ruds "reddish brown" (usually denoting the hair color) and a derivation from Latvian rudens "autumn".https://dspace.lu.lv/dspace/bitstream/handle/7/4776/28936-Pauls_Balodis_2008.pdf --- "Pirmo reizi reăistrēts Zemgalē (Dobelē) 1912. G., kalendārā iekļauts kopš 1915. G."(Information from name #42785 originally submitted by user Amara L.)

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