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Betzaida

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Pronounced bet-SY-dah /bɛtˈsaɪ.də/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish given name drawn from Bethsaida, the biblical fishing village by the Sea of Galilee, whose name is read as 'house of fishing' or 'house of the hunt.' Used as a name mostly in Latino families; note it is a place, not a personal name, at root.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical place turned name: Betzaida echoes Bethsaida ('house of fishing') (said 'bet-SY-dah'). Warm and heritage-rich - note it names a place.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Spanish
MeaningA Spanish given name drawn from Bethsaida, the biblical fishing village by the Sea of Galilee, whose name is read as 'house of fishing' or 'house of the hunt.' Used as a name mostly in Latino families; note it is a place, not a personal name, at root.
U.S. rank (2024)#12332 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,446

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419572024

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

Betzaida is a Spanish given name from Bethsaida, the biblical town read as 'house of fishing; house of the hunt.' Carried mostly in Latino families, it reads warm and scriptural - note it began as a place name, which we flag (said 'bet-SY-dah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Spanish-speaking families. Rare, biblical, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Betzaida comes from Bethsaida, the fishing village by the Sea of Galilee in the Gospels ('house of fishing') - used as a given name mainly in Latino families, though at root it names a place, which we note (said 'bet-SY-dah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References - Betzaida — Bethsaida biblical place; Spanish given name

Variations

BetsaidaBethzaidaBetsayda

Nicknames

BetzyZaida

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Betzaida mean?

Betzaida comes from Bethsaida, the biblical fishing town ('house of fishing; house of the hunt'). Note it began as a place name, which we flag.

How do you pronounce Betzaida?

It's said bet-SY-dah /bɛtˈsaɪ.də/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Betzaida a boy or girl name?

Betzaida is a girl's name.

How popular is Betzaida?

Betzaida is a rare name in the U.S.

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