Baptiste
Baptiste is a Christian boy name of Greek, via French origin, meaning “Baptist, one who baptises”.
| Meaning | Baptist, one who baptises |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Greek, via French |
| Pronunciation | bah-TEEST |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada |
Meaning and origin of Baptiste
Baptiste is the French form of Baptist, from the Greek baptistes, 'one who baptises'. It refers to John the Baptist, who baptised Jesus in the Jordan. For centuries it was mainly part of the compound Jean-Baptiste, a very common French name, but it is now popular on its own in France.
Is Baptiste a Christian name?
Baptiste honours John the Baptist, who appears in all four Gospels as the forerunner of Jesus. It is a distinctly Christian name.
How popular is Baptiste?
Popular in France in recent decades.
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Spellings and variants of Baptiste
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Baptiste mean?
Baptiste means 'Baptist, one who baptises'. It is of Greek, via French origin.
Is Baptiste a Christian name?
Baptiste honours John the Baptist, who appears in all four Gospels as the forerunner of Jesus. It is a distinctly Christian name.
How do you pronounce Baptiste?
Baptiste is pronounced bah-TEEST.
Is Baptiste a boy or girl name?
Baptiste is usually a boy name.