Beulah Rule

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Beulah Rule — Hebrew
74K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Beulah Rule 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 Rule: Albert Leroy Rule (1886–1943), World War I documentary film producer and director Amiria Rule (born 1983), New Zealand rugby player Ann Rule (1935–2015), American true crime writer Bert L. Rule (1891–1878), Popular music composer and arranger Bob Rule (1944–2019), American basketball player Charlize Rule (born 2003), Australian footballer Christopher Rule (1895–1983), American comic book artist Elton Rule (1916–1990), American television executive Francis Rule (1835–1925), Cornish miner who moved to Mexico and became immensely wealthy Gilbert Rule (c. 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: Rule

English

Albert Leroy Rule (1886–1943), World War I documentary film producer and director Amiria Rule (born 1983), New Zealand rugby player Ann Rule (1935–2015), American true crime writer Bert L. Rule (1891–1878), Popular music composer and arranger Bob Rule (1944–2019), American basketball player Charlize Rule (born 2003), Australian footballer Christopher Rule (1895–1983), American comic book artist Elton Rule (1916–1990), American television executive Francis Rule (1835–1925), Cornish miner who moved to Mexico and became immensely wealthy Gilbert Rule (c.

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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 Rule:

6
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Rule?
The surname Rule originates from English. Albert Leroy Rule (1886–1943), World War I documentary film producer and director Amiria Rule (born 1983), New Zealand rugby player Ann Rule (1935–2015), American true crime writer Bert L. Rule (1891–1878), Popular music composer and arranger Bob Rule (1944–2019), American basketball player Charlize Rule (born 2003), Australian footballer Christopher Rule (1895–1983), American comic book artist Elton Rule (1916–1990), American television executive Francis Rule (1835–1925), Cornish miner who moved to Mexico and became immensely wealthy Gilbert Rule (c.
What are the origins of the name Beulah Rule?
The name Beulah Rule combines two different traditions: the first name Beulah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Rule originates from English.
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