Bautista
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Bautista
The name 'Bautista' means "baptist" in Spanish, derived from the Greek *baptistēs* ("one who baptizes") via Latin and Late Latin *baptista*.
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Etymology
The name 'Bautista' means "baptist" in Spanish, derived from the Greek *baptistēs* ("one who baptizes") via Latin and Late Latin *baptista*. It is primarily used in Spanish-speaking Catholic cultures, notably as a surname and given name honoring John the Baptist, with historical prominence in Spain and Latin America.
Bautista currently ranks #12,575 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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