Batseba

Batseba is a girl's name of biblical origin, derived from the ancient Hebrew name Bathsheba (בַּת־שֶׁבַע). The meaning of the name is interpreted as 'the daughter of the oath', 'the daughter of the swearing', or 'the daughter of fullness/perfection'.

What does the name Batseba mean?

Batseba is a biblical name for girls, derived from the ancient Hebrew name Bathsheba (בַּת־שֶׁבַע). It is associated with the meanings 'the daughter of the oath', 'the daughter of the swearing', or 'the daughter of fullness/perfection'. The name has its roots in ancient Hebrew and consists of the components bat (בַּת), meaning 'the daughter', and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע), meaning 'oath', 'swearing', or the number 'seven' (symbol of fullness). In the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, Batseba is mentioned as the wife of Uriah, a Hittite, and later of David, the king of Israel and Judah. In the Czech spelling, the name appears as Batšeba, while the Turkish variant is Batşeba. Other forms include Bathseba, Sheba, and Bethsabee.

Where does the name Batseba come from?

The name Batseba has ancient Hebrew origins and means 'the daughter of the oath'.

How do you pronounce Batseba?

The pronunciation of Batseba is three syllables and features a variety of consonants. It is pronounced as 'Bat-se-ba' [batˈseːba] or [ˈbatsɛba]. The consonant combination '-ts' gives the middle syllable a distinct emphasis. The open 'a' at the end provides a warm and rounded sound. Batseba sounds traditional and sonorous - structured, clear, and present.

Popularity

In Germany, Batseba is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of most common girls' names. Its best ranking was in 2022, when it reached 5,539th place. In the last ten years, Batseba has been chosen as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 7,676th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,043rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Bazi / Seba