Save Gender Feminine Usage English (Modern, Rare) Pronounced Pron. /ˈswit.ˌhɑɹt/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From the English word for an affectionate term typically applied to a woman (i.e., a fiancée or wife), or a person who is always very kind. This is the middle name of Tobey Maguire's daughter Ruby Maguire.