Bethel Name Meaning
The name Bethel comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Bethel below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Bethel Name Meaning
BiblicalFrom an Old Testament place name meaning "house of God" in Hebrew. This was a town north of Jerusalem, where Jacob saw his vision of the stairway. It is occasionally used as a given name.
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Is Bethel a boy or girl name?
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