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Athaliah - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Athaliah
A-T-H-A-L-I-A-H, is a 8-letter female given name.
Pronunciation of Athaliah
ah THAL ee ah
ah tha LY ah
Meaning of Athaliah
God is praised.
Origin of Athaliah
The name 'Athaliah' has Hebrew origins and can be traced back to the Old Testament of the Bible. It is derived from the Hebrew name 'Atalyahu', which means 'Yahweh is exalted' or 'Yahweh is mighty'. In the Bible, Athaliah was a queen of Judah who came to power through a series of controversial events.
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Popularity of Athaliah
The name 'Athaliah' is not as popular as some other names, but it has been used consistently over the years. Its popularity has remained relatively stable, without any significant spikes or declines. It is more commonly used in religious or biblical contexts rather than as a mainstream given name.
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Etymology of Athaliah

The etymology of 'Athaliah' can be understood by examining its Hebrew roots. The name is composed of two elements: 'Atal', meaning 'exalted' or 'mighty', and 'Yahu', a shortened form of Yahweh, the Hebrew name for God. Therefore, 'Athaliah' can be interpreted as 'Yahweh is exalted' or 'Yahweh is mighty. '

Cultural Significance of Athaliah

In biblical context, Athaliah holds cultural significance as she was a controversial figure in the history of Judah. She was the daughter of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel of Israel and married King Jehoram of Judah. After her husband 's death, she seized power and ruled over Judah for six years, promoting the worship of Baal and suppressing the worship of Yahweh. Her reign was eventually ended by a revolt led by her grandson, Joash.