Beulah Foote

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Beulah Foote — Hebrew
74K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Beulah Foote 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 Foote: Adam Foote (born 1971), Canadian ice hockey player Albert E. Foote (1846–1895) American mineralogist Alexander Foote (1905–1956) British-born Soviet agent Andrew Hull Foote (1806–1863), American naval officer, a Union admiral Arthur Foote (1853–1937), American composer Arthur De Wint Foote (1849–1933), American engineer Barry Foote (born 1952), American baseball player Callan Foote (born 1998), Canadian ice hockey player Christopher Spencer Foote (1935–2005), American chemist Diane Foote (born 1954), New Zealand Olympic gymnast Edward Bliss Foote (1829–1906) American physicist Elisha Foote (18. 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: Foote

English

Adam Foote (born 1971), Canadian ice hockey player Albert E. Foote (1846–1895) American mineralogist Alexander Foote (1905–1956) British-born Soviet agent Andrew Hull Foote (1806–1863), American naval officer, a Union admiral Arthur Foote (1853–1937), American composer Arthur De Wint Foote (1849–1933), American engineer Barry Foote (born 1952), American baseball player Callan Foote (born 1998), Canadian ice hockey player Christopher Spencer Foote (1935–2005), American chemist Diane Foote (born 1954), New Zealand Olympic gymnast Edward Bliss Foote (1829–1906) American physicist Elisha Foote (18.

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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 Foote

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 Foote:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Foote?
The surname Foote originates from English. Adam Foote (born 1971), Canadian ice hockey player Albert E. Foote (1846–1895) American mineralogist Alexander Foote (1905–1956) British-born Soviet agent Andrew Hull Foote (1806–1863), American naval officer, a Union admiral Arthur Foote (1853–1937), American composer Arthur De Wint Foote (1849–1933), American engineer Barry Foote (born 1952), American baseball player Callan Foote (born 1998), Canadian ice hockey player Christopher Spencer Foote (1935–2005), American chemist Diane Foote (born 1954), New Zealand Olympic gymnast Edward Bliss Foote (1829–1906) American physicist Elisha Foote (18.
What are the origins of the name Beulah Foote?
The name Beulah Foote combines two different traditions: the first name Beulah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Foote originates from English.
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