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BetharaChristian Male Biblical name meaning

House of God

Pronunciation: beh-THAH-rah

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Name
Bethara
Meaning
House of God
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
beh-THAH-rah
Lucky Number
9
9
Lucky Number
Sunday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Bethara mean?

Bethara is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "House of God". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: beh-THAH-rah. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Βηθαρα

το σπίτι του φωτός

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

beh-THAH-rah

IPA

/bəˈθɑːrə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Bethara is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is House of God. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

9

Lucky Day

Sunday

Lucky Colors

GoldYellowOrange

Lucky Stone

Carnelian

Life Path Number

9

Numerology meaning: Bethara is a 9 Life Path Number, signifying a humanitarian and altruistic nature. Those with this number are natural born leaders, and have a strong desire to help and serve others.

Personality

Personality Traits

FaithfulDevotedReligiousPiousL=LoyalF=Faithful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A name representing devotion and faith in God.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name "Bethara" is rooted in ancient Middle Eastern culture. It is reminiscent of the rich Biblical history of the Jewish people, adding a depth of meaning and connection to modern bearers of the name.
The name "Bethara" signifies the deepest commitment to serve and honor God. This is a constant reminder of the power and majesty of God and the importance of maintaining a house, or a home, that is dedicated to worshipping and loving Him. It is also a symbol of the miraculous power of God to heal, restore, and raise the dead.

Historical Usage

Historical References

The Syriac Chronicle of 724 AD mentions Bethara as a bishopric in the province of Osrhoene, in present-day Turkey.

724 AD

St. Ephrem the Syrian (306-373 AD) wrote hymns and poems that include references to Bethara as a monastic settlement in the region of Mesopotamia.

4th Century AD

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Bethara Jansen

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Bethara

house of light or fire

🇮🇱Hebrew

בֵּיתָארָה

בית הארה משמעות השם

🇬🇷Greek

Βηθαρα

το σπίτι του φωτός

🇮🇹Latin

Bethara

domus luminis

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