Bathsheba

At a Glance: Name: Bathsheba – Meaning: daughter of the oath (by wordplay on 'sheva, ' also read as 'daughter of seven') – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: primarily used for girls

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Bathsheba is a Hebrew name meaning "daughter of the oath," a reading that comes from wordplay on 'sheva, which is also read as "daughter of seven." It's a name with two meanings folded into one, and both are worth sharing if you're weighing it for your child.

Meaning & Origin of Bathsheba

Meaning: Daughter of the oath (by wordplay on 'sheva, ' also read as 'daughter of seven').

Origin: Hebrew.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

Popularity of Bathsheba

Bathsheba peaked at #2934 in 1953, when 14 babies were given the name, and by 2023 it had slipped to #13700 with just 6 babies. Very few children carry it today, so yours would be unlikely to share it with a classmate.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1951–2023.

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FAQ

What does the name Bathsheba mean?

Daughter of the oath (by wordplay on ‘sheva, ‘ also read as ‘daughter of seven’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bathsheba)

Is Bathsheba a popular name right now?

Bathsheba peaked at #2934 in 1953 and is ranked #13700 as of 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1951–2023.)

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