Betzalel: meaning of the Hebrew name
בְּצַלְאֵל
Pronounced bets-ahl-EL
Meaning of Betzalel
Betzalel means "in the shadow of God," under His protection. Bezalel son of Uri built the Tabernacle and its vessels after being filled with "the spirit of God, in wisdom and understanding." A name for an artist and maker.
See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah;
רְאֵה קָרָאתִי בְשֵׁם בְּצַלְאֵל בֶּן־אוּרִי בֶן־חוּר לְמַטֵּה יְהוּדָה׃
Betzalel in Hebrew
Betzalel is written בצלאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: בְּצַלְאֵל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- בBet
- צTsadi
- לLamed
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 153 (Bet 2 + Tsadi 90 + Lamed 30 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningin the shadow of God
- Pronunciationbets-ahl-EL
- Hebrewבצלאל
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Betzalel was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
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 Betzalel
What does the name Betzalel mean?
Betzalel means "in the shadow of God," under His protection. Bezalel son of Uri built the Tabernacle and its vessels after being filled with "the spirit of God, in wisdom and understanding." A name for an artist and maker.
How do you pronounce Betzalel?
Betzalel is pronounced bets-ahl-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Betzalel in Hebrew?
Betzalel is written בצלאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: בְּצַלְאֵל).
Is Betzalel a biblical name?
Yes. Betzalel appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Exodus 31:2.
What is the gematria of Betzalel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling בצלאל adds up to 153 (Bet 2 + Tsadi 90 + Lamed 30 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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