Bethel
Bethel is a Christian girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “House of God”.
| Meaning | House of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | בֵּית־אֵל |
| Pronunciation | BETH-ul |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, United States |
Meaning and origin of Bethel
Bethel comes from the Hebrew Beit El, 'house of God'. In Genesis it is the place where Jacob dreamed of a ladder reaching to heaven and named the spot Bethel, saying God was surely there. It later became an important shrine of the northern kingdom of Israel. In Britain the word was used for nonconformist chapels, and in Ethiopia and parts of Africa Bethel is used as a girl's name.
Is Bethel a Christian name?
Bethel is a biblical place name tied to Jacob's dream. It is used mostly by Protestant and evangelical Christian families, especially in Ghana, Nigeria and Ethiopia.
How popular is Bethel?
Uncommon in the West; more often heard among Christian families in West and East Africa.
Gifts with the name Bethel
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Spellings and variants of Bethel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bethel mean?
Bethel means 'House of God'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Bethel a Christian name?
Bethel is a biblical place name tied to Jacob's dream. It is used mostly by Protestant and evangelical Christian families, especially in Ghana, Nigeria and Ethiopia.
How do you pronounce Bethel?
Bethel is pronounced BETH-ul.
Is Bethel a boy or girl name?
Bethel is usually a girl name.