Beulah Hand

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Beulah Hand — Hebrew
74K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Beulah Hand 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 Hand: Ann Hand, American jewelry designer Augustus C. Hand (1803–1878), American politician Augustus Noble Hand (1869–1954), American jurist Bill Hand (1898–?), English footballer Brad Hand (born 1990), American baseball player Daithí Hand, Irish hurling manager Da'Shawn Hand (born 1995), American football player David Hand (bishop) (1918–2006), Anglican Archbishop of Papua New Guinea David Hand (animator) (1900–1986), American animator and director David Hand (statistician) (born 1950), British statistician Dora Hand (c. 1844–1878), American dance hall singer Earl Hand (1897–1954), Canadian militar. 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: Hand

Irish

Ann Hand, American jewelry designer Augustus C. Hand (1803–1878), American politician Augustus Noble Hand (1869–1954), American jurist Bill Hand (1898–?), English footballer Brad Hand (born 1990), American baseball player Daithí Hand, Irish hurling manager Da'Shawn Hand (born 1995), American football player David Hand (bishop) (1918–2006), Anglican Archbishop of Papua New Guinea David Hand (animator) (1900–1986), American animator and director David Hand (statistician) (born 1950), British statistician Dora Hand (c. 1844–1878), American dance hall singer Earl Hand (1897–1954), Canadian militar.

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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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Numerology

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

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Hand?
The surname Hand originates from Irish. Ann Hand, American jewelry designer Augustus C. Hand (1803–1878), American politician Augustus Noble Hand (1869–1954), American jurist Bill Hand (1898–?), English footballer Brad Hand (born 1990), American baseball player Daithí Hand, Irish hurling manager Da'Shawn Hand (born 1995), American football player David Hand (bishop) (1918–2006), Anglican Archbishop of Papua New Guinea David Hand (animator) (1900–1986), American animator and director David Hand (statistician) (born 1950), British statistician Dora Hand (c. 1844–1878), American dance hall singer Earl Hand (1897–1954), Canadian militar.
What are the origins of the name Beulah Hand?
The name Beulah Hand combines two different traditions: the first name Beulah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Hand originates from Irish.
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