Betzabe Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: bet-ZAH-beh //bɛtˈzɑːbeɪ//
Origin: Hebrew; Spanish
Meaning: God is my oath (Hebrew); variant of Bathsheba (Spanish)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Betzabe is derived from the Hebrew name בַּת-שֶׁבַע (Bat-Sheva), which translates to "daughter of the oath" or "daughter of seven." The name appears in the biblical context, specifically in the Old Testament, where Bathsheba is known as the wife of King David and the mother of King Solomon. The Hebrew roots reflect a significant cultural and religious heritage, as the name is associated with themes of loyalty, fidelity, and divine promise, which are central to many narratives in the Hebrew Bible.
The name transitioned into Greek as Βηθσαβεέ (Bēthsabē), and subsequently into Latin as Bathseba, before being adopted into various European languages, including Old French and Middle English. The biblical account of Bathsheba, particularly her complex relationship with David and her role in the succession of Solomon, has been a subject of theological discussion and artistic representation throughout the centuries.
Notably, the King James Version of the Bible, published in 1611, solidified the spelling and pronunciation of Bathsheba in English literature, ensuring its continued recognition. Culturally, the name Betzabe carries significant weight due to its biblical origins, often symbolizing beauty, strength, and the complexities of human relationships.
The figure of Bathsheba has inspired numerous works of art, literature, and music, reflecting her enduring legacy in Western culture. The name may also have diminutive forms or variations, such as Batsheva, which are used in different cultural contexts, further illustrating the name's adaptability and resonance across various traditions.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Betzabe was first seen in the United States in 1992.
Betzabe has ranked as high as #1321 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Betzabe has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Betzabe is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Betzabe was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Betzabe (2018)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Betzabe.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1992 | 6 |