Beulah Murtha

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Beulah Murtha — Hebrew
74K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Beulah Murtha 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 Murtha: Andrew Murtha (born 1965), Australian speed skater John Murtha (1932–2010), member of the United States Congress John Garvan Murtha (born 1941), United States federal judge John Murtha (Wisconsin politician) (born 1951), Wisconsin state assemblyman Lydon Murtha (born 1985), American football player William H. Murtha (1841–1891), merchant and New York politician Tish Murtha (1956–2013), documentary photographer Johnstown–Cambria County Airport, an airport named after the congressman USS John P. Murtha (LPD-26), a US Navy ship named after the congressman 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: Murtha

English

Andrew Murtha (born 1965), Australian speed skater John Murtha (1932–2010), member of the United States Congress John Garvan Murtha (born 1941), United States federal judge John Murtha (Wisconsin politician) (born 1951), Wisconsin state assemblyman Lydon Murtha (born 1985), American football player William H. Murtha (1841–1891), merchant and New York politician Tish Murtha (1956–2013), documentary photographer Johnstown–Cambria County Airport, an airport named after the congressman USS John P. Murtha (LPD-26), a US Navy ship named after the congressman

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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 Murtha

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 Murtha:

4
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Murtha?
The surname Murtha originates from English. Andrew Murtha (born 1965), Australian speed skater John Murtha (1932–2010), member of the United States Congress John Garvan Murtha (born 1941), United States federal judge John Murtha (Wisconsin politician) (born 1951), Wisconsin state assemblyman Lydon Murtha (born 1985), American football player William H. Murtha (1841–1891), merchant and New York politician Tish Murtha (1956–2013), documentary photographer Johnstown–Cambria County Airport, an airport named after the congressman USS John P. Murtha (LPD-26), a US Navy ship named after the congressman
What are the origins of the name Beulah Murtha?
The name Beulah Murtha combines two different traditions: the first name Beulah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Murtha originates from English.
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