Bethesda Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationbeh-THEZ-duh / /bɛˈθɛz.də/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

house of mercy (Hebrew); a place of healing (English)

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hebrew, Bethesda translates to 'house of mercy' and is associated with the biblical Pool of Bethesda, known for its healing waters. In English, the name has been adopted more broadly, often symbolizing a place of refuge or healing. The name has been used in various literary and cultural contexts, reflecting themes of compassion and care.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Beth
  • Bethy
  • Betsy

International Variants

  • Béthesda (French)
  • Bethesda (Spanish)

Famous people named Bethesda

Bethesda Softworks — video game publisher.

Bethesda (Maryland) — city.

Fictional characters named Bethesda

Bethesda — The Elder Scrolls series.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bethesda was first seen in the United States in 2023. Bethesda has ranked as high as #1371 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Bethesda has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Bethesda

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20235