Bathsheba Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Bathsheba

Bathsheba is a classic feminine name that means ‘daughter of the oath’ in Hebrew. It is the name of an enigmatic biblical character from the Old Testament. She is primarily identified for her relationship with King David, who was enamored by her first sight (1). Whether willingly or under duress, Bathsheba’s relationship with David results in a pregnancy, which worsens her predicament. The story deftly moves between themes of authority, susceptibility, and consequence while providing various perspectives on Bathsheba’s experiences and deeds.

The name Bathsheba is pronounced as bath-SHEE-bə in English. However, its pronunciation can vary based on different languages and dialects. Batsheva is a spelling variant of Bathsheba in Hebrew. Some more variants of the name in other languages and cultures include Bethsabée (Biblical French), Bat-Sheva (Biblical Hebrew), and Bethsabee (Biblical Latin).

In fiction, the name Bathsheba has made several appearances. One example is Bathsheba Everdene. She is the female protagonist of Thomas Hardy’s novel ‘Far from the Madding Crowd.’ Then, Bathsheba at her Bath is a famous oil-on-canvas painting by the renowned Italian painter Paolo Veronese, dated in 1575.

The Adventure of the Crooked Man by Arthur Conan Doyle is a Sherlock Holmes tale that briefly mentions Bathsheba’s biblical story. The mysterious death of Nancy Barclay and her husband’s apparent comparison to King David, who killed Uriah to get Bathsheba, underscore issues of betrayal and moral rot in the story. The story of Bathsheba is also mentioned in the lyrics of the 1984 song Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen. Due to its numerous adaptations and arrangements by other musicians and artists and its later use as the soundtrack in films and television shows, the name has now gained popularity.

Bathsheba

Meaning Daughter of the oath

Gender Girl

Origin Hebrew

Lucky Number 3

Syllables Three

Length 1 word, 9 letters, 3 vowels, 6 consonants

Type Long but moderately easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Bathsheba?

Pronounced as bath-shee-buh

The way you pronounce a name can make all the difference.

Listen to the sound of the name Bathsheba in English.

Bathsheba On The Popularity Chart

According to the US SSA data, Bathsheba is not a popular name in the US. The graphs below provide detailed insights into the name’s popularity.

Popularity Over Time

Bathsheba’s popularity saw several highs and lows over the years. Review the following graph to better understand the name’s performance.

Source: Social Security Administration

Rank Over Time

Bathsheba never ranked among the top 1000 baby names in the US. The graphical representation illustrates the name’s ranking journey over the years.

Source: Social Security Administration

Names With Similar Sound As Bathsheba

Here are more names that sound similar to Bathsheba.

Popular Sibling Names For Bathsheba

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Boy Sibling Names For Bathsheba

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Girl Sibling Names For Bathsheba

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Other Popular Names Beginning With B

Looking for more baby names starting with the letter B to resonate with your family’s naming tradition or to rhyme with the sibling names? Find a range of alternative names starting with this letter.

Names With Similar Meaning As Bathsheba

If Bathsheba’s meaning resonates with you, here are more names with similar meanings you can consider for your little one.

Batsheva

Bethsheba

Betzabe

Popular Songs On The Name Bathsheba

Bathsheba has a lyrical presence in various songs. Check them out here.

Song	Artist
Bathsheba and Oak Unite	Craig Armstrong
Bathsheba	Sight & Sound Theatres
Bathsheba	SYCAMOUR
Bathsheba	Temple of the Fuzz Witch
Bathsheba and Troy Wedding	Craig Armstrong
Bathsheba	Harrison Fjord
Bathsheba	Phoelix
Bathsheba	Scootie Wop

Acrostic Poem On Bathsheba

Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Bathsheba with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?

Bubbly and bright, a beautiful beacon of light.

Adventurous spirit taking flights to discover the unknown.

Twinkling aura, our personal golden star.

Happy-go-lucky, you are bubbly and gusty.

Spirited and sprightly, filling the house with contagious energy.

Helping hands that inspire heartfelt moments.

Eager to learn and expand your vision.

Brilliant mind, you break barriers and build bridges.

Aspiring and working hard for true success.

Bathsheba’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name Bathsheba. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Vrishabha (Taurus)
Starting letters for Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi	B, V, U, W
Representation	Bull
Element	Earth
Ruling body	Venus
Quality	Fixed (sthira)

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Vrishabha (Taurus) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Krittika (Karthikai, Krithika)	Taurus (0 to 10 degrees)	Sun	Aa, Ae, E, Ee, Ai, A, I, Oo, U
Rohini	Taurus (10 to 23.20 degrees)	Moon	O, Va, Vaa, Vi, Vee, Wa, Wu
Mrigashira (Makayiram, Mrigasira)	Taurus (23.20 to 30 degrees)	Mars	Ve, Vo, Ka, Kaa, Ki, Kee, We, Wo

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Bathsheba In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Bathsheba in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Bathsheba, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Bathsheba	English	en
芭丝谢芭	Chinese	zh-CN
बथशेबा	Hindi	hi
Bathsheba	Spanish	es
Bathsheba	French	fr
بثشبع	Arabic	ar
বাথশেবা	Bengali	bn
Bathsheba	Portuguese	pt
Вирсавия	Russian	ru
بت شیبہ	Urdu	ur
Bathsheba	Indonesian	id
Bathsheba	German	de
バテシバ	Japanese	ja
बथशेबा	Marathi	mr
బత్షెబా	Telugu	te
Bathsheba	Turkish	tr
பத்ஷேபா	Tamil	ta
Bathsheba	Vietnamese	vi
Bathsheba	Tagalog	tl
밧세바	Korean	ko
Bathsheba	Hausa	ha
Bathsheba	Swahili	sw
Bathsheba	Javanese	jv
Bathsheba	Italian	it
ਬਥਸ਼ਬਾ	Punjabi	pa
બાથશેબા	Gujarati	gu
บัทเชบา	Thai	th
ಬತ್ಶೆಬಾ	Kannada	kn
ቤርሳቤህ	Amharic	am
बथशेबा	Bhojpuri	bho
Bathsheba	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Bathsheba In Sign Languages

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In Braille Alphabet

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In Morse Code

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Name Numerology For Bathsheba

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Bathsheba, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Baby Name Lists Containing Bathsheba

Read through our baby name lists that include the name Bathsheba and several other similar names. The wider the choice, the better your selection. Isn't it?

Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Bathsheba

Discover the presence of Bathsheba in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
David and Bathsheba	Daavid ja Batseba, David a Batšeba, David e Betsabá, David e Betsabé, David en Bethsabee, David et Bethsabée, David i Vitsaveja, David kai Vithsavee, David och Batseba, David og Batseba, David şi Bathsheba, David und Bathseba, David y Betsabé, Davide e Betsabea, Dawid i Betszeba, Hazreti Davut'un Kılıcı, Vua David và bà Bathsheba, Давид и Бадшиба, Давид и Версавия, 愛欲の十字路	1951

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Bathsheba?

The name Bathsheba means daughter of the oath.

2. What is the origin of the name Bathsheba?

Bathsheba has a Hebrew origin.

3. How to pronounce the name Bathsheba?

Bathsheba is pronounced as bath-shee-buh.

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