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The name Batya is one of the most moving and profound Hebrew names, carrying within it an exalted spiritual meaning composed of two essential elements: "bat" - denoting the status of daughter, and "yah" - one of the names of God in Hebrew. The literal meaning of the name is "daughter of God" or "God's daughter," reflecting an intimate and special connection with holiness and divinity. This name carries the message that its bearer is like a beloved child of the Creator, protected and cared for by heaven. The name appears in the Bible and is identified with a fascinating and complex figure - the daughter of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who despite being an Egyptian princess living in the royal palace, chose to rescue the infant Moses from the Nile and raise him as her son. This act of compassion and courage, which stood in complete opposition to her father's decree to kill all Hebrew males, transformed her into a symbolic figure of mercy, moral rebellion, and humanity. In Jewish tradition, Batya receives a special and honored status. The Sages view her as a distinguished righteous woman who merited being called "daughter of God" due to her good and noble deeds. The Midrash tells that when she extended her hand to take the basket from the waters of the Nile, her arm miraculously lengthened - as a symbol that God assists those who come to perform a mitzvah. The tradition further relates that Batya converted and joined the Jewish people, and even merited entering the Land of Israel during her lifetime and ascending to the Garden of Eden without dying - a privilege granted only to a select few. According to sources, she married Caleb son of Jephunneh, one of the faithful spies, and entered the Land of Israel through her righteousness. The name Batya thus expresses not only noble origins but also moral choice, profound inner transformation, and self-sacrifice for lofty values. In modern times, the name Batya has returned to occupy a place of honor among Israeli families, especially among those seeking a traditional name with deep spiritual meaning. The name conveys gentle charm, respect for traditional values, and simultaneously feminine strength and independence. Women bearing the name Batya are often perceived as having strong character, a developed moral conscience, and the ability to make courageous decisions even when they stand in opposition to their environment. The name reminds us that one can remain faithful to true values even when raised in a completely different environment, and that personal choice is more important than origin or circumstances. Today, Batya is a particularly popular name among religious and traditional families, but secular families also find in it beauty, depth, and a relative rarity that distinguishes it from more common names.

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Batya | Bithiah | Batia

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1 Chronicles 4:18 - And Bithiah the daughter of Pharaoh, whom Mered took, and she bore him Jered the father of Gedor, and Heber the father of Soco, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah. And these are the sons of Bithiah the daughter of Pharaoh, whom Mered took

In Kabbalah, the name Batya carries special spiritual significance. The suffix "yah" represents the holy name of the Creator, and the combination "bat-yah" testifies to a deep soul connection with divinity. Kabbalists see in this name an expression of the Sefirah of Malchut (Kingdom), which is also called "daughter" in Kabbalistic literature, representing the divine presence in the physical world. The name symbolizes the connection between the upper world and the lower world, and humanity's ability to elevate and approach holiness.

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Batya Uziel - Israeli sculptor and artist | Batya Gur - Israeli writer and literary researcher | Batya Malkin - social activist | Batya Lancet - educator and Zionist activist

בת שבע | בת ציון | בתאל | יעל | נעמי | רחל

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