Batul
Meaning of Batul
Batul is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, etymologically rooted in the triliteral base b-t-l and denoting “chaste” or “virginal,” a meaning historically enshrined in the honorific al-Batūl attributed to Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Muḥammad. In its Arabic articulation, bah-TOOL (/bɑˈtuːl/), the name conveys an emphasis on the second syllable and preserves the open back vowel, features that have been retained in its Latin‐script transliteration for international use. Across Muslim-majority societies, Batul has long functioned as an emblem of moral integrity and spiritual purity, evoking a legacy of ascetic virtue rather than merely aesthetic appeal. Within the United States, Social Security Administration data from 1993 through 2015 document its rare but consistent presence, with annual birth counts ranging from five to ten and corresponding rankings oscillating between the mid-800s and mid-900s. Such limited frequency indicates a deliberate selection by families prioritizing cultural resonance and religious heritage over mainstream popularity. Batul thus occupies a distinct niche in the Anglo-American onomastic landscape, where its solemn associations and restrained usage combine to confer upon bearers a singular and dignified identity.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as bah-TOOL (/bɑˈtuːl/)
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