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Bethsaida

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Pronounced beth-SAY-duh /bɛθˈseɪ.də/Medium

Meaning: Bethsaida is a biblical place name — a fishing town by the Sea of Galilee mentioned in the Gospels — traditionally read as 'house of fishing' or 'house of the hunt.' Used as a given name, it is chiefly a devotional place-name choice.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical place turned name: Bethsaida is a fishing town by the Sea of Galilee, 'house of fishing' (said 'beth-SAY-duh').
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Origin MediumAramaic, Hebrew
MeaningBethsaida is a biblical place name — a fishing town by the Sea of Galilee mentioned in the Gospels — traditionally read as 'house of fishing' or 'house of the hunt.' Used as a given name, it is chiefly a devotional place-name choice.
U.S. rank (2025)#12116 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 363

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519572025

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

Bethsaida is a biblical place — a town on the Sea of Galilee — traditionally glossed 'house of fishing' (or 'house of the hunt'). It appears in the Gospels and, used as a girl's name, functions as a devotional place-name, which we note (said 'beth-SAY-duh').

As a given name it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, biblical, and place-rooted.

Did you know? Bethsaida is a place name, not a traditional given name — a fishing town by the Sea of Galilee named in the Gospels, read as 'house of fishing.' As a first name it's a devotional, place-inspired pick (said 'beth-SAY-duh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Bethsaida — Biblical place name, Sea of Galilee; 'house of fishing'; used as given name

Variations

BetsaidaBethsayda

Nicknames

BethSaida

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Galilee— a like Gospel place used as a name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bethsaida mean?

Bethsaida is a biblical place name traditionally read as 'house of fishing' — a fishing town by the Sea of Galilee.

How do you pronounce Bethsaida?

It's often said beth-SAY-duh /bɛθˈseɪ.də/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Bethsaida a boy or girl name?

Bethsaida is used as a girl's name; note it is originally a place name.

How popular is Bethsaida?

Bethsaida is very rare as a given name in the U.S.

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