Bathsheba Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bathsheba Name at a Glance

Name	Bathsheba
Meaning	Oath; Voluptuous. Famous bearer: Bathsheha Everdene, heroine of Thomas Hardy's novel 'Far from the Madding Crowd'; Old Testament King David's wife Bathsheba.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Bathsheba Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bathsheba means “Oath; Voluptuous. Famous bearer: Bathsheha Everdene, heroine of Thomas Hardy's novel 'Far from the Madding Crowd'; Old Testament King David's wife Bathsheba”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Bathsheba Name Origin

Our database records Bathsheba under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Bathsheba a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Bathsheba is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Bathsheba

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