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BethinaChristian Male Biblical name meaning

House of God

Pronunciation: beh-THEE-nuh

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Name
Bethina
Meaning
House of God
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
beh-THEE-nuh
Lucky Number
11
11
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Bethina mean?

Bethina 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-THEE-nuh. Lucky number: 11. 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.

Βηθεινή

Bētheinē

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

beh-THEE-nuh

IPA

/bɛˈθiːnə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Bethina 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

11

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

LavenderGold

Lucky Stone

Opal

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Creative, expressive, and communicative.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateGentleLovingS = Sensible

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A symbol of faith and devotion.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Bethina is a less common Christian name, derived from the Greek origin 'Bethys'. While 'Bethys' means 'house' in Greek, it carries a deeper significance when combined with the Greek term 'naos' meaning 'temple' or 'sanctuary'. This name was likely popular in early Christian communities where the idea of one's physical dwelling being a representation of one's spiritual sanctuary was significant.
The name Bethina signifies a strong connection to the divine and a dedication to spiritual growth. 'Bethys', meaning 'house', represents the idea that one's home is a place of refuge and safety, a place where one's spiritual self can thrive and be nurtured. The combination of 'Bethys' and 'naos' in Bethina emphasizes the idea that one's inner sanctuary, their soul, is a sacred space that must be protected, nourished, and dedicated to God. This name is a reminder to Christians of the importance of maintaining a strong spiritual foundation and striving for a deep, intimate relationship with their Creator.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Bethina of the Holy Sepulchre The name Bethina carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

12th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Bethina

house of God

🇮🇱Hebrew

ביתינה

house of God

🇬🇷Greek

Βηθεινή

Bētheinē

🇮🇹Latin

Bethina

Bethina

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