Gender Masculine
Usage French
Pronounced Pron. BA-TEEST  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Means "baptist" in French, originally deriving from Greek βάπτω (bapto) meaning "to dip". This name is usually given in honour of Saint John the Baptist, and as such it is often paired with the name Jean.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesBaptist(German) Battista(Italian) Baptista(Late Roman) Bautista(Spanish)
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Entry updated May 29, 2020