Betzalel
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Betzalel
The name Betzalel means "in the shadow/protection of God," deriving from the Hebrew roots *betzel* (shadow) and *El* (God).
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Etymology
The name Betzalel means "in the shadow/protection of God," deriving from the Hebrew roots *betzel* (shadow) and *El* (God). It is used primarily in Jewish culture and religion, notably as the name of the chief artisan of the Tabernacle in the Hebrew Bible (Exodus 31:2).
Betzalel currently ranks #4,725 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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