Bautista
Bautista is a Christian boy name of Greek, via Latin and Spanish origin, meaning “Baptist, one who baptises”.
| Meaning | Baptist, one who baptises |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Greek, via Latin and Spanish |
| Pronunciation | bow-TEES-tah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Spain |
Meaning and origin of Bautista
Bautista is the Spanish word for 'Baptist', from the Greek baptistes, 'one who dips or baptises'. As a name it honours John the Baptist, known in Spanish as Juan Bautista, the prophet who baptised Jesus in the Jordan. Long used as the second part of Juan Bautista, it has become a popular first name on its own, especially in Argentina, where Bauti is the usual nickname.
Is Bautista a Christian name?
Bautista honours John the Baptist, cousin and forerunner of Jesus in the Gospels, whose feast on 24 June is widely celebrated in Spain and Latin America.
How popular is Bautista?
One of the more popular boys' names in Argentina and Uruguay in recent years.
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Spellings and variants of Bautista
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bautista mean?
Bautista means 'Baptist, one who baptises'. It is of Greek, via Latin and Spanish origin.
Is Bautista a Christian name?
Bautista honours John the Baptist, cousin and forerunner of Jesus in the Gospels, whose feast on 24 June is widely celebrated in Spain and Latin America.
How do you pronounce Bautista?
Bautista is pronounced bow-TEES-tah.
Is Bautista a boy or girl name?
Bautista is usually a boy name.