Batista
Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Batista
Batista means "baptist" and derives from the Latin root "baptista," which comes from the Greek "baptizein" (to baptize).
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Etymology
Batista means "baptist" and derives from the Latin root "baptista," which comes from the Greek "baptizein" (to baptize). The name is primarily used in Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian-speaking Catholic cultures, with historical prominence in Christian communities due to its association with John the Baptist.
Batista currently ranks #4,605 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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