Find out how popular the first name Bezalel has been for the last 19 years (from 2006 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Bezalel by gender

Based on the last 19 years of data, Bezalel is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 12 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Bezalel.

The history of the first name Bezalel

The name Bezalel is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew words "betsel" meaning "in the shadow of" and "El" which is one of the names of God in the Hebrew Bible. The name Bezalel thus translates to "in the shadow of God" or "under the protection of God."

The name first appears in the Book of Exodus in the Hebrew Bible, where Bezalel is described as a skilled craftsman and artisan who was appointed by God to construct the Tabernacle, the portable sanctuary used by the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness after the Exodus from Egypt. The Bible states that Bezalel was filled with the spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge in all kinds of crafts.

One of the earliest recorded individuals named Bezalel is the biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Exodus, who lived around the 13th century BCE. He was the son of Uri and was from the tribe of Judah. Bezalel was chosen by God to be the chief craftsman responsible for the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings.

Another notable figure named Bezalel is Bezalel ben Solomon, a medieval Jewish philosopher and poet who lived in the 12th century CE. He was born in Spain and was known for his work on the intersection of philosophy and religious thought. He wrote several treatises on various philosophical and theological topics.

Bezalel Ashkenazi was a 16th-century Jewish scholar and kabbalist who lived in the Ottoman Empire. He was born in Italy and later moved to Safed, which was a center of Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah at the time. He wrote several works on Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism.

Bezalel Naor was an Israeli painter and sculptor who lived in the 20th century. He was born in 1936 in Tel Aviv and is known for his abstract and expressionist works. He was a professor at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem.

Bezalel Smotrich is an Israeli politician who currently serves as a member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) and is the leader of the Religious Zionist Party. He was born in 1980 and is known for his right-wing and religious nationalist views.

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