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Batista
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Batista.
Primary meaning
Baptist (Spanish/Portuguese form)
Pronunciation: bah-TEES-tah
Profile summary
Spanish and Portuguese form of Baptist. Refers to John the Baptist. Famous bearer: Fulgencio Batista (1901-1973), Cuban president and dictator. Also a common surname. The current meaning shown for this name is Baptist (Spanish/Portuguese form). The catalog pronunciation is listed as bah-TEES-tah. It is listed alongside the related form Bautista. Batista appears in boy naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Batista is currently cataloged under Spanish/portuguese (greek) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Baptist (Spanish/Portuguese form).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Spanish/portuguese (greek) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Batista is grouped as a vintage boy name. Related form for this profile: Bautista. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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