beth

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Definition of beth in English English dictionary

A diminutive of the female given names Elizabeth, Elisabeth, and sometimes Bethany. Also a formal given name or middle name

ב (second letter of the Hebrew alphabet)

popular as a middle name, a short form of Elizabeth and, rarely, of Bethany

{i} female first name (form of Elizabeth)

{i} second letter of the Hebrew alphabet

The second letter of the Hebrew alphabet, 40px

the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet

The second letter of the Phoenician alphabet, 20px

The second letter of the Hebrew alphabet. See table at alphabet

Related Terms

Beth Din

Alternative spelling of beth din

beth din

A rabbinical court which regulates certain parts of Jewish law

beth hamidrash

A Jewish house of study where the study of the Torah is undertaken

Hyphenation

Beth

Turkish pronunciation

beth

Pronunciation

/ˈbeᴛʜ/ /ˈbɛθ/

Etymology

[ 'bAth, 'bAt, 'bAs ] (noun.) circa 1823. From Middle Bronze Age picture of a house by acrophony, ultimately Proto-Semitic *bayt- (“house”).