Batsheva Girl

Popularity: #859 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationbat-SHEH-vah / bætˈʃɛ.və

Hebrew

Meaning

daughter of the oath

Historical & Cultural Background

Batsheva is a name of Hebrew origin, often associated with the biblical figure Bathsheba, the wife of King David. In Jewish tradition, Bathsheba is a significant character, known for her beauty and her role in the lineage of King Solomon. The name has been used in various forms throughout history and remains popular in Jewish communities today.

Trend Summary

The name Batsheva has seen a steady presence in Jewish communities, though it is less common in broader contexts.

Similar Names

BatyaShoshanaTovaAvigailZahavaYaelDaliaRivka

Variants

  • Bat-Sheva
  • Batsheva

International Variants

  • Batsheva (Hebrew)
  • Bathsheba (English)

Famous people named Batsheva

Batsheva Dance Company is a renowned Israeli contemporary dance company known for its innovative choreography.

Batsheva Hay is an Israeli artist recognized for her contributions to contemporary art.

Fictional characters named Batsheva

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Sibling Suggestions

MiriamLeahEstherNaomiRachel

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Batsheva was first seen in the United States in 1969. Batsheva has ranked as high as #1186 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, California, Maryland, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Batsheva has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Batsheva (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NJ 44
59%
NY 31
41%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19695
19727
19735
19757
19766
19776
197810
197910
198011
198110
19827
19848
198519
198613
198716
198812
198917
199021
199117
199220
199327
199414
199523
199628
199716
199821
199929
200026
200130
200234
200329
200429
200529
200636
200736
200824
200935
201034
201179
2012195
2013156
2014122
201584
201681
201774
201888
201973
202076
202187
202295
202387
202491