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Betzalel

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Pronounced betz-ah-LEL /ˌbɛts.ɑˈlɛl/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Betzalel, 'in the shadow/protection of God' — the master craftsman of the TabernacleMedium

In 30 seconds: In God's protection: Betzalel is Hebrew for 'in the shadow of God' — the master artisan of the Tabernacle. Devout, artful, and strong.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Betzalel, 'in the shadow/protection of God' — the master craftsman of the Tabernacle

U.S. rank (2025)#4725 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 387

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

Betzalel comes from Hebrew Betzalel, 'in the shadow/protection of God' — the master artisan, filled with divine wisdom, who crafted the Tabernacle and the Ark. A devout, artful name in Jewish communities (the Bezalel Academy of Art).

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, in-the-shadow-of-God at the root, and artful.

Did you know? Betzalel (Bezalel), 'in the shadow/protection of God', was the divinely gifted craftsman who built the Tabernacle in the Bible — a devout, artful name (Israel's Bezalel art academy bears it).

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Bezalel — etymology

Variations

BezalelBetsalelBezael

Nicknames

BetzyTzali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Betzalel mean?

Betzalel is Hebrew for 'in the shadow/protection of God' — the Tabernacle's master craftsman.

How do you pronounce Betzalel?

It's said betz-ah-LEL /ˌbɛts.ɑˈlɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Betzalel a boy or girl name?

Betzalel is a boy's name.

How popular is Betzalel?

Betzalel is a rare name, used in Jewish communities.