Bethal
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Bethal
The name 'Bethal' is likely a variant of 'Bethel,' meaning "house of God" in Hebrew, derived from the biblical place name Beth-El (בֵּית אֵל).
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Etymology
The name 'Bethal' is likely a variant of 'Bethel,' meaning "house of God" in Hebrew, derived from the biblical place name Beth-El (בֵּית אֵל). It is primarily used in English-speaking Christian and Jewish contexts, referencing the ancient Canaanite city where Jacob dreamed of a ladder to heaven (Genesis 28:19).
Bethal currently ranks #4,523 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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