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Bathsheba

bath-SHEE-buh

Bathsheba (name) means a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "daughter of the oath", borne by a biblical figure who became King David's wife. Example: “Bathsheba is mentioned in the Book of Samuel.”

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A feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "daughter of the oath", borne by a biblical figure who became King David's wife.
"Bathsheba is mentioned in the Book of Samuel."
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Etymology

From Hebrew, meaning "daughter of the oath" or "daughter of abundance".

Origin: Hebrew

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What does “Bathsheba” mean?

The word “Bathsheba” means a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "daughter of the oath", borne by a biblical figure who became King David's wife.

How do you pronounce “Bathsheba”?

“Bathsheba” is pronounced bath-SHEE-buh (/bæθˈʃiːbə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Bathsheba” in a sentence?

Here is “Bathsheba” used in a sentence: “Bathsheba is mentioned in the Book of Samuel.”

What is another word for “Bathsheba”?

Words with a similar meaning to “Bathsheba” include Bathshua.

What part of speech is “Bathsheba”?

“Bathsheba” is a name.

Where does the word “Bathsheba” come from?

The word “Bathsheba” comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew, meaning "daughter of the oath" or "daughter of abundance".

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