Batsheba is a Hebrew name that can be spelled in various ways, depending on the transliteration system used. In IPA phonetic transcription, Batsheba is spelled /bætˈʃɛbə/, with stress on the second syllable. The "a" in the first syllable is pronounced as in "bat", while the "e" in the second syllable is pronounced as in "bed". The "sh" sound is made by combining the "s" and "h" sounds together, while the final "a" is pronounced as in "saga".
Bathsheba is a proper noun most commonly associated with Biblical literature and refers to a prominent figure in Jewish and Christian scriptures. In the Old Testament, Bathsheba is depicted as the wife of Uriah the Hittite and later as the wife of King David of Israel and the mother of King Solomon.
The name Bathsheba is believed to have Hebrew origins, derived from the words "bat" meaning daughter and "sheba" translating to an oath or seven. Therefore, Bathsheba could be understood as "daughter of the oath" or "daughter of seven." The significance and symbolism behind this name are subject to interpretation and vary across different religious traditions.
In the biblical narrative, Bathsheba's involvement in an adulterous affair with King David led to the death of her husband and subsequently their marriage. Her name is often associated with controversy, temptation, redemption, and forgiveness. Bathsheba's story is often admired for illustrating the healing power of repentance and the transformative nature of forgiveness.
Beyond its biblical origins, Bathsheba can also be seen as a given name used independently. In contemporary usage, Bathsheba can be a rare and unique name given to daughters, embodying various religious and historical connotations associated with the biblical figure.
The name "Batsheba" is of Hebrew origin and can be traced back to the Old Testament of the Bible. In Hebrew, the name is written as "בַּת־שֶׁבַע" (Bat-Sheva), which can be translated as "daughter of Sheba" or "daughter of the oath". The name is a combination of two Hebrew words: "bat" meaning "daughter" and "Sheva" referring to "an oath" or "seven". In the Bible, Batsheba is a significant figure, known as the wife of King David and the mother of King Solomon.