Bat: meaning of the Hebrew name
בַּת
Pronounced BAHT
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Bat
Bat means a girl, a daughter of the family: a simple and precious Hebrew word. It stands on its own as a name and also appears in combinations such as Bat-El and Batsheva.
Bat in Hebrew
Bat is written בת in Hebrew (with vowel points: בַּת). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- בBet
- תTav
Gematria value: 402 (Bet 2 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningdaughter
- PronunciationBAHT
- Hebrewבת
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
Bat last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2021, at #149 (87 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #111, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | 149 | 87 |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | 149 | 90 |
| 2018 | 144 | 97 |
| 2017 | 129 | 108 |
| 2016 | 134 | 97 |
| 2015 | 124 | 111 |
| 2014 | 111 | 149 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Bat
What does the name Bat mean?
Bat means a girl, a daughter of the family: a simple and precious Hebrew word. It stands on its own as a name and also appears in combinations such as Bat-El and Batsheva.
How do you pronounce Bat?
Bat is pronounced BAHT in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Bat in Hebrew?
Bat is written בת in Hebrew (with vowel points: בַּת).
How popular is the name Bat in Israel?
Bat last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2021, at #149 (87 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #111, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Bat?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling בת adds up to 402 (Bet 2 + Tav 400).
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