Everything about the name BATSHEVA

Meaning, origin, history

Batsheva is a unique and beautiful name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word "bat" meaning daughter, and "Sheva", which means seven. Therefore, Batsheva translates to "daughter of seven". The name has significant historical importance as it was borne by Queen Bathsheba in the Bible, who was the wife of King David and the mother of Solomon. Despite its biblical roots, the name Batsheva is not widely used today, making it a rare and distinctive choice for a child's name.

See also

Jewish

Popularity of the name BATSHEVA since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

Based on the statistics provided, the name Batsheva has seen a significant increase in popularity over time in the United States. From just 5 births in 1969, there was a steady growth in the number of girls named Batsheva until it peaked at an impressive 195 births in 2012.

Interestingly, this peak was followed by a slight decrease in popularity, with the number of births dropping to 156 in 2013. However, since then, there has been another upward trend, reaching 95 births in 2022 and 87 births in both 2023 and 2021.

Overall, from 1969 to 2023, a total of 2024 girls have been named Batsheva in the United States. This shows that while it may not be one of the most popular names, it has maintained a consistent level of popularity over several decades.