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Batsheva

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Pronounced bat-SHEH-va /bat.ˈʃe.va/Medium

Meaning: Daughter of the oathMedium

In 30 seconds: Batsheva is a Hebrew name meaning 'daughter of the oath'.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningDaughter of the oath
U.S. rank (2025)#2240 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births82 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,197

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219692025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The name comes from Hebrew and is usually read as 'daughter of the oath', combining the element 'bat' (daughter) with a word for an oath or vow. It is the Hebrew form behind the more familiar English Bathsheba. In Israel and Jewish communities it remains in active use as a traditional given name.

English-speakers may know it best as Bathsheba, while French renders it Bethsabée. A notable bearer, Batsheva de Rothschild, founded the Batsheva Dance Company, which carries the name into modern cultural life.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Batsheva is 'daughter of the oath', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Batsheva — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

BathshebaBethsabéeBat-shevaBethsabee

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Batsheva de Rothschild (1914–1999)
    French-Israeli philanthropist and dance patron who founded the Batsheva Dance Company.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Batsheva mean?

Batsheva is usually explained as meaning 'daughter of the oath' and is most often linked with Hebrew tradition.

How do you pronounce Batsheva?

It's commonly said bat-SHEH-va /bat.ˈʃe.va/.

Is Batsheva a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Batsheva is used as a girl name.

How popular is Batsheva?

In 2024, Batsheva ranked #2097 in the U.S. for girls, with 91 births recorded.

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