Beth name meaning & origin

Meaning

God's oath

The name Beth carries the meaning “God's oath”. Of Hebrew origin, it has long been given in Christian families.

Name Details

Gender

Girl

Origin

Hebrew

Language

Hebrew

Religion / Tradition

Christian

Name Type

Cultural

Popularity

Very popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

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If your family follows Vedic naming, the starting sound comes from your baby’s Nakshatra and Pada — check whether Beth fits it.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning God's oath

Gender Girl

Origin Hebrew

Language Hebrew

Religion / Tradition Christian

Name Type Cultural

Popularity Very popular

Beth, letter by letter

Beth has 4 letters — 1 vowel (e) and 3 consonants. It begins with B and ends with H.

B 2 · E 5 · T 4 · H 5 = 16 → 1 + 6 = 7

By the Chaldean method that TotsName uses, the name number of Beth is 7, traditionally linked with Ketu. A name number is a traditional guide for fun and reflection — it does not decide a child’s future. More baby names starting with B.

Questions About Beth

What does the name Beth mean?

The name Beth carries the meaning “God's oath”. Of Hebrew origin, it has long been given in Christian families.

Is Beth a boy’s or girl’s name?

Beth is recorded here as a girl’s name and is most often given in Christian families.

What is the origin of Beth?

The origin recorded for Beth is Hebrew.

How popular is Beth?

TotsName rates Beth as very popular. It begins with the letter B.

Can Beth determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. The Rashi and Nakshatra come only from the date, exact time and place of birth, not from the name Beth. Traditional naming may then use the Pada to pick a starting sound.

Important to Know

Beth does not set a birth chart; only the birth date, time and place do.

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