Beulah

Meaning

A married woman or one who is claimed, derived from the Hebrew word for 'married'.

Etymology

Beulah comes from the Hebrew word 'be'ulah' (בְעוּלָה), meaning 'married' or 'claimed.' The name appears in the Hebrew Bible (Isaiah 62:4) as a poetic name for the land of Israel.

About the Name Beulah

Beulah was particularly popular in English-speaking Protestant communities during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The name carries biblical and spiritual significance, often associated with promised land imagery in Christian tradition.

Historical People Named Beulah