Bat-El
Bat-El is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Daughter of God”.
| Meaning | Daughter of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | בַּת־אֵל |
| Pronunciation | baht-EL |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel |
Meaning and origin of Bat-El
Bat-El joins bat, 'daughter', with El, one of the oldest Hebrew words for God, and is a modern Israeli creation rather than a biblical name. It belongs to a group of names built on bat, such as Bat-Sheva and Bat-Ami, and reflects the twentieth-century Israeli taste for short, meaningful Hebrew names. It is also written as one word, Batel.
Is Bat-El a Jewish name?
Bat-El is used by Jewish families, mostly in Israel. It does not appear in the Bible, but its meaning echoes biblical language about God's people as his children.
How popular is Bat-El?
Common in Israel, particularly among Mizrahi families; rare elsewhere.
Gifts with the name Bat-El
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bat-El mean?
Bat-El means 'Daughter of God'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Bat-El a Jewish name?
Bat-El is used by Jewish families, mostly in Israel. It does not appear in the Bible, but its meaning echoes biblical language about God's people as his children.
How do you pronounce Bat-El?
Bat-El is pronounced baht-EL.
Is Bat-El a boy or girl name?
Bat-El is usually a girl name.