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Baptist Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "baptist" is "one who baptizes", and is used often for "primarily used as a boy's name".

Name
baptist
Meaning
one who baptizes
Pronunciation
bap-tist
Used for
primarily used as a boy's name
Syllables
2

Baptist Name Details

The name Baptist is derived from the Greek word 'baptistes', which means 'one who baptizes'. It has religious connotations, as it refers to John the Baptist, a significant figure in Christianity who baptized Jesus. The name has been traditionally used as a given name in Christian communities.

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