Batya
Batya is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Daughter of God”.
| Meaning | Daughter of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | בַּתְיָה |
| Pronunciation | BAHT-yah |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel, United States |
Meaning and origin of Batya
Batya combines bat, 'daughter', with Yah, a short form of God's name. In the Bible, Bithiah (the same name) is a daughter of Pharaoh who married a man of the tribe of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles. Jewish tradition identifies her with the Egyptian princess who rescued the infant Moses from the Nile, saying God called her 'my daughter' because she treated Moses as her own son.
Is Batya a Jewish name?
Batya is a Hebrew name with a cherished place in Jewish tradition through the story of Pharaoh's daughter who saved Moses. It is especially favoured in Orthodox families.
How popular is Batya?
Well used among Jewish families in Israel and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Batya
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- Jewish baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Batya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Batya mean?
Batya means 'Daughter of God'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Batya a Jewish name?
Batya is a Hebrew name with a cherished place in Jewish tradition through the story of Pharaoh's daughter who saved Moses. It is especially favoured in Orthodox families.
How do you pronounce Batya?
Batya is pronounced BAHT-yah.
Is Batya a boy or girl name?
Batya is usually a girl name.