Bethuel

Bethuel represents an alternative spelling of the biblical name Betu'el (בֵּתוּאֵל). The translation of the name is 'the destruction of God' or, in a freer formulation, 'the man/fighter of God'.

What does the name Bethuel mean?

The name Bethuel is a variant of the biblical Betu'el (בֵּתוּאֵל). Its meaning is 'the destruction of God' or 'the man/fighter of God'. The origin of the name lies in two ancient Hebrew words: baṯa (בָּתָה), meaning 'destruction', and ʾel (אֵל), meaning 'God'. In the Old Testament, Bethuel was the father of Rebekah and a nephew of Abraham. An alternative spelling is Betuël.

Where does the name Bethuel come from?

The etymology of Bethuel points to a male first name of ancient Hebrew origin that means 'the destruction of God'. The ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Bethuel?

The pronunciation of Bethuel: The name Bethuel is typically two to three syllables and has a flowing, somewhat unusual sound. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Be-thu-el' [beˈtuːɛl], with the vowels in the middle part slightly elongated. The open ending '-el' provides a soft, lingering finish. This makes Bethuel sound gentle and distinctive – calm, slightly exotic, and with a pleasant, gliding sound movement.

Popularity

In Germany, Bethuel is a rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2019, when it reached 3,920th place. In the last ten years, Bethuel has been used as a first name about 10 times, placing it 6,380th in the ten-year ranking. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,533rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Bethül

Famous people

• Bethuel Ushona (Namibian boxer)