Batul

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Pronounced bah-TOOL /bɑˈtuːl/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic batul, 'pure, chaste, wholly devoted to God.' It is used as an epithet of both Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Fatima az-Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, and is a name of deep respect.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of devotion: Batul means 'pure, chaste; devoted to God' in Arabic (said 'bah-TOOL').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic batul, 'pure, chaste, wholly devoted to God.' It is used as an epithet of both Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Fatima az-Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, and is a name of deep respect.

U.S. rank (2015)#12008 ↘ Falling

2015 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 81

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Batul comes from Arabic and means 'pure, chaste, set apart in devotion to God.' It is best known as an epithet: Maryam al-Batul for Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Fatima al-Batul for Fatima az-Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. As a given name it is used across Arabic-speaking and wider Muslim communities and carries considerable weight (said 'bah-TOOL').

In the U.S. it appears only in very small numbers. Rare here, honoured in Muslim communities.

Did you know? Batul is used as an honorific title for both Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Fatima az-Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad - a word that carries wholehearted devotion.

Overall data confidence 60%

References - Batul — Arabic batul 'pure, chaste'; epithet of Maryam and Fatima

Variations

BatoolBattoolBetul

Nicknames

BatuTulu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Batul mean?

Batul is Arabic for 'pure, chaste, devoted to God' - an epithet of both Mary and Fatima az-Zahra.

How do you pronounce Batul?

It's said bah-TOOL /bɑˈtuːl/ - two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Batul a boy or girl name?

Batul is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Batul?

Batul is extremely rare in the U.S.