Male Name
Beelzebul
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
Demons
Genshin Impact characters
Writing Systems
ΒεελζεβούλAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
35/100
Meaning & Etymology
Beelzebul is a form of Beelzebub used in many modern translations of the New Testament. The name Beelzebub, also spelled Beelzebul or Belzebuth, is derived from a Philistine god formerly worshipped in Ekron. It was later adopted by some Abrahamic religions as a major demon. In Christian theology, Beelzebub is often associated with Satan and is considered one of the seven princes of Hell, representing gluttony and envy. The name is also linked to the Canaanite god Baal and is sometimes referred t...
Etymology
Original Form:
Ba'al Zabub
Evolution:
The name evolved from Ba'al Zabub to Beelzebub, Beelzebul, and Belzebuth.
Source:
Hebrew: בַּעַל־זְבוּב Baʿal-zəḇūḇ