Bethsheba Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationbeth-SHEE-bah / bɛθˈʃiːbə

Hebrew

Meaning

daughter of the oath

Historical & Cultural Background

Bethsheba is a name of Hebrew origin, often associated with the biblical figure Bathsheba, the wife of King David and mother of Solomon. The name appears in the Old Testament, where Bathsheba's story is significant in the narrative of David's reign. The name has been used in various cultures and has variations in different languages. It reflects themes of loyalty and motherhood in its historical context.

Trend Summary

The name Bethsheba has seen limited use in the United States and is considered quite rare.

Similar Names

AbigailSelahHannahLeahRebeccaTamarZipporah

Variants

  • Bathsheba

International Variants

  • Betsabé (Spanish)
  • Batsheva (Hebrew)

Famous people named Bethsheba

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Fictional characters named Bethsheba

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bethsheba was first seen in the United States in 1979. Bethsheba has ranked as high as #1121 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Bethsheba has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Bethsheba

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19795