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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Married, espoused one — used in Isaiah for the land of Israel, figuratively 'wedded' to God
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- BYOO-luh
Beulah is a Hebrew name that means "married, espoused one," and it appears in Isaiah as a name for the land of Israel, figuratively "wedded" to God. You'll sometimes see it said to mean "belonging to God," but that isn't quite right: the Hebrew term is about being married, not about belonging. It's pronounced BYOO-luh.
Meaning & Origin of Beulah
Meaning: Married, espoused one — used in Isaiah for the land of Israel, figuratively 'wedded' to God.
Origin: Hebrew.
A common claim: Beulah is often said to mean 'belonging to God.' Actually: That's not quite right; the Hebrew term simply means 'married, espoused one' — used in Isaiah for the land of Israel figuratively 'wedded' to God, not a direct claim of belonging.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Beulah
BYOO-luhIPA /ˈbjuːlə/
Popularity of Beulah
Beulah peaked at #72 in 1903, when 920 babies were given the name. By 2024 it ranked #5028, with 26 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Beulah mean?
Married, espoused one — used in Isaiah for the land of Israel, figuratively ‘wedded’ to God. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Beulah?
Beulah is pronounced BYOO-luh (IPA: /ˈbjuːlə/).
Is Beulah a popular name right now?
Beulah peaked at #72 in 1903 and is ranked #5028 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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