Batya

The meaning of Batya is ‘daughter of God’. It is a name typically given to girls and is of Hebrew origin. It is comprised of the Hebrew words ‘bath’, translating to ‘daughter’ and ‘Yah’, translating to ‘God’ or ‘Yahweh’. In history, the name was borne by the daughter of a Pharaoh, which is a title for the rulers of ancient Egypt. The name was originally spelled ‘Bit-Yah’ but changed over the years due to transliteration. In a biblical passage, it is described how Batya found a boy near the River Nile and raised him. It is believed she named him Moses. In Filipino, the word ‘batya’ means ‘tub’.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

daughter of God

Origin

Hebrew

Numerology

B is for bewitch, your charm is undeniable.

A is for absolute, for you know your mind.

T is for tried, tried and true you.

Y is for yearn, your innermost desires.

A is for amenable, for your easy going nature.

Lucky

Batya lucky number is 4.

In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.

Famous People Named Batya

• Maria Augusta von Trapp Austrian singer (Sound of Music)
• Batya Gur Israeli detective novelist
• Batya Weinbaum American feminist poet