Beulah Langley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Beulah Langley — Hebrew
74K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Beulah Langley 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 Langley: Langley is a habitational surname from any of the numerous places named with Old English Lang (meaning ‘long’) + lēah (meaning ‘wood’ or ‘glade’) List of people with this surname A. DeWade Langley, American police officer Ambrose Langley (1870–1937), English football manager Anthony Langley (born 1954) British businessman Arthur Langley, previously Arthur Longbottom (footballer) (1933–2023), English football manager Batty Langley (1696–1751), English garden designer Beatrice Langley (1872–1958), English violinist Bob Langley (born 1939), English TV presenter Brendan Langley (born 1994), Americ. 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: Langley

English

Langley is a habitational surname from any of the numerous places named with Old English Lang (meaning ‘long’) + lēah (meaning ‘wood’ or ‘glade’) List of people with this surname A. DeWade Langley, American police officer Ambrose Langley (1870–1937), English football manager Anthony Langley (born 1954) British businessman Arthur Langley, previously Arthur Longbottom (footballer) (1933–2023), English football manager Batty Langley (1696–1751), English garden designer Beatrice Langley (1872–1958), English violinist Bob Langley (born 1939), English TV presenter Brendan Langley (born 1994), Americ.

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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 Langley

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 Langley:

8
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

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

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 Langley?
The surname Langley originates from English. Langley is a habitational surname from any of the numerous places named with Old English Lang (meaning ‘long’) + lēah (meaning ‘wood’ or ‘glade’) List of people with this surname A. DeWade Langley, American police officer Ambrose Langley (1870–1937), English football manager Anthony Langley (born 1954) British businessman Arthur Langley, previously Arthur Longbottom (footballer) (1933–2023), English football manager Batty Langley (1696–1751), English garden designer Beatrice Langley (1872–1958), English violinist Bob Langley (born 1939), English TV presenter Brendan Langley (born 1994), Americ.
What are the origins of the name Beulah Langley?
The name Beulah Langley combines two different traditions: the first name Beulah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Langley originates from English.
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