What is the origin of the name Bethsaida?

Bethsaida is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Bethsaida?

Bethsaida is currently ranked #11236 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Bethsaida?

Bethsaida is pronounced beth-SAY-ih-dah.

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GirlHebrew

Bethsaida

beth-SAY-ih-dah

Popularity

#11236

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

356

Peak Year

#18 in 2005

First Recorded

1957

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Bethsaida is a Hebrew name meaning 'house of fishing' or 'house of the hunt'. It's primarily known as a location in the New Testament.

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Beth Saida

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Personality Traits

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