Bathseba

The name Bathseba, a female first name, has its roots in the Bible and represents a modern spelling of Bathsheba (בַּת־שֶׁבַע). It comes from Hebrew and can be literally translated as "the daughter of the oath", "the daughter of happiness", or "the daughter of fullness/perfection".

What does the name Bathseba mean?

Bathseba is a female first name that originates from biblical traditions and is regarded as a newer variant of Bathsheba (בַּת־שֶׁבַע). Its origin lies in Hebrew, where the name is composed of the elements bat (בַּת), meaning "the daughter", and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for "oath", "vow" or "seven" (the number of fullness). In the biblical narrative, Bathseba was the wife of King David and the mother of Solomon. There are also forms like Batseba, Sheba, and Bethsabee.

Where does the name Bathseba come from?

The name Bathseba has its roots in Old Hebrew and literally means "the daughter of the oath". The word components consist of bat (בַּת) for "the daughter" and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for "oath", "vow" or "seven". The origin is found in Old Hebrew. The language is Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Bathseba?

The pronunciation of Bathseba is three to four syllables and melodious. The name is pronounced as "Bat-se-ba" [ˈbatzeːba] or [batˈseːba]. It begins with a clear "Bat", providing a distinct and strong start. The middle syllable adds a certain tension to the sound with its sibilant. The ending "-ba" gives a gentle and rounded finish. Thus, Bathseba conveys an impression of tradition, dignity, and expressiveness, with a striking beginning and a harmonious end.

Popularity

In Germany, Bathseba is a relatively common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, the name has been chosen about 20 times as a first name, placing it 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 8,112th. The global popularity and distribution of Bathseba is reflected in its rankings in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Babsi / Batha / Bathi / Bati / Batshi