Batsheva: meaning of the Hebrew name
בַּת שֶׁבַע
Pronounced bat-SHE-va
Meaning of Batsheva
Batsheva is written בת שבע or בתשבע in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
בת שבע Girl, Biblical
Batsheva means "daughter of the oath" or "daughter of seven." In the Bible she is the wife of King David and the mother of Solomon, wisest of kings.
בתשבע Girl, Biblical
Batsheva can be read as daughter of an oath, or daughter of seven, the number of completeness. In the Bible she is the wife of King David and the mother of Solomon, who worked to make her son king.
And David sent and inquired after the woman. And one said: ‘Is not this Bath-sheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?’
וַיִּשְׁלַח דָּוִד וַיִּדְרֹשׁ לָאִשָּׁה וַיֹּאמֶר הֲלוֹא־זֹאת בַּת־שֶׁבַע בַּת־אֱלִיעָם אֵשֶׁת אוּרִיָּה הַחִתִּי׃
And David sent and inquired after the woman. And one said: ‘Is not this Bath-sheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?’
וַיִּשְׁלַח דָּוִד וַיִּדְרֹשׁ לָאִשָּׁה וַיֹּאמֶר הֲלוֹא־זֹאת בַּת־שֶׁבַע בַּת־אֱלִיעָם אֵשֶׁת אוּרִיָּה הַחִתִּי׃
Batsheva in Hebrew
Batsheva is written בת שבע in Hebrew (with vowel points: בַּת שֶׁבַע). Other spellings: בתשבע. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- בBet
- תTav
- שShin
- בBet
- עAyin
Gematria value: 774 (Bet 2 + Tav 400 + Shin 300 + Bet 2 + Ayin 70)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningdaughter of the oath
- Pronunciationbat-SHE-va
- Hebrewבת שבע
- Syllables3
- Other spellingsבתשבע
Popularity in Israel
בת שבע
In 2024, Batsheva (בת שבע) ranked #119 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (125 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #77, in 2015.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 119 | 125 |
| 2023 | 114 | 141 |
| 2022 | 92 | 194 |
| 2021 | 119 | 145 |
| 2020 | 113 | 146 |
| 2019 | 109 | 144 |
| 2018 | 102 | 177 |
| 2017 | 96 | 178 |
| 2016 | 98 | 175 |
| 2015 | 77 | 236 |
| 2014 | 90 | 194 |
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 Batsheva
What does the name Batsheva mean?
Batsheva means "daughter of the oath" or "daughter of seven." In the Bible she is the wife of King David and the mother of Solomon, wisest of kings.
How do you pronounce Batsheva?
Batsheva is pronounced bat-SHE-va in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Batsheva in Hebrew?
Batsheva is written בת שבע in Hebrew (with vowel points: בַּת שֶׁבַע). Other spellings: בתשבע.
Is Batsheva a biblical name?
Yes. Batsheva appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 2 Samuel 11:3 (spelled בת שבע) and II Samuel 11:3 (spelled בתשבע).
How popular is the name Batsheva in Israel?
In 2024, Batsheva (בת שבע) ranked #119 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (125 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #77, in 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Batsheva?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling בת שבע adds up to 774 (Bet 2 + Tav 400 + Shin 300 + Bet 2 + Ayin 70).
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