Beulah Cookson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Beulah Cookson — Hebrew
74K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Beulah Cookson is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Beulah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. Beulah ( BEW-lə), a feminine given name, originated from the Hebrew word (בְּעוּלָ֑ה bə‘ūlāh), used in the Book of Isaiah as a prophesied attribute of the land of Israel. The King James Bible transliterates the word and translates it as "married" (see Isaiah 62:4). An alternative translation is "espoused", see for example Isaiah 62:4 (Mechon Mamre). The Online Etymology Dictionary relates the word to baal, meaning "owner, master, lord". Literary works have used "Beulah" as the name of a mystical place, somewhere between Earth and Heaven. The surname Cookson: Henry Cookson (born 1975), British explorer and adventurer Brian Cookson (born 1951), British cyclist, and president of British Cycling Dame Catherine Cookson (1906–1998), English romance novelist Edgar Christopher Cookson (1883–1915), British naval officer, awarded the Victoria Cross Harry Cookson (1869–1922), English footballer Isaac Cookson (foundryman) (1679–1743), English industrialist, founder of the Cookson Group Isaac Cookson (politician) (1817–1870), merchant and New Zealand politician Oliver Cookson (born 1979), British entrepreneur, founder of Myprotein Peter Cookson (1913–1990), Am. Beulah is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 74K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Beulah reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Beulah

Hebrew

Beulah ( BEW-lə), a feminine given name, originated from the Hebrew word (בְּעוּלָ֑ה bə‘ūlāh), used in the Book of Isaiah as a prophesied attribute of the land of Israel. The King James Bible transliterates the word and translates it as "married" (see Isaiah 62:4). An alternative translation is "espoused", see for example Isaiah 62:4 (Mechon Mamre). The Online Etymology Dictionary relates the word to baal, meaning "owner, master, lord". Literary works have used "Beulah" as the name of a mystical place, somewhere between Earth and Heaven.

Surname: Cookson

English

Henry Cookson (born 1975), British explorer and adventurer Brian Cookson (born 1951), British cyclist, and president of British Cycling Dame Catherine Cookson (1906–1998), English romance novelist Edgar Christopher Cookson (1883–1915), British naval officer, awarded the Victoria Cross Harry Cookson (1869–1922), English footballer Isaac Cookson (foundryman) (1679–1743), English industrialist, founder of the Cookson Group Isaac Cookson (politician) (1817–1870), merchant and New Zealand politician Oliver Cookson (born 1979), British entrepreneur, founder of Myprotein Peter Cookson (1913–1990), Am.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Beulah is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Beulah by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Beulah Cookson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Beulah Cookson:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Beulah?
The first name Beulah originates from Hebrew. Beulah ( BEW-lə), a feminine given name, originated from the Hebrew word (בְּעוּלָ֑ה bə‘ūlāh), used in the Book of Isaiah as a prophesied attribute of the land of Israel. The King James Bible transliterates the word and translates it as "married" (see Isaiah 62:4). An alternative translation is "espoused", see for example Isaiah 62:4 (Mechon Mamre). The Online Etymology Dictionary relates the word to baal, meaning "owner, master, lord". Literary works have used "Beulah" as the name of a mystical place, somewhere between Earth and Heaven.
When was Beulah most popular?
The name Beulah reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cookson?
The surname Cookson originates from English. Henry Cookson (born 1975), British explorer and adventurer Brian Cookson (born 1951), British cyclist, and president of British Cycling Dame Catherine Cookson (1906–1998), English romance novelist Edgar Christopher Cookson (1883–1915), British naval officer, awarded the Victoria Cross Harry Cookson (1869–1922), English footballer Isaac Cookson (foundryman) (1679–1743), English industrialist, founder of the Cookson Group Isaac Cookson (politician) (1817–1870), merchant and New Zealand politician Oliver Cookson (born 1979), British entrepreneur, founder of Myprotein Peter Cookson (1913–1990), Am.
What are the origins of the name Beulah Cookson?
The name Beulah Cookson combines two different traditions: the first name Beulah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Cookson originates from English.
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