Beulah
Meaning of Beulah
Beulah is a unisex name with English origins. It is pronounced as BYOO-luh (/ˈbjuːlə/). The name has variations, with Bula being an alternative spelling. Beulah has been given to newborns in the United States since at least 1880, and it continues to be used today. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it remains a relatively rare choice for parents. Beulah does not have any specific cultural or historical associations, making it a unique option for those looking for a less common name with a traditional feel.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as BYOO-luh (/ˈbjuːlə/)
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Notable People Named Beulah
| Beulah Ream Allen was an American nurse and physician who served during World War II and opened a medical practice in the Philippines. |
| Anna Beulah Boyd Ritchie was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement in West Virginia. |
| Beulah Louise Henry, also known as "Lady Edison," was a prolific American inventor in the 1930s, with a museum exhibit dedicated to her in Osaka, Japan. |
| Beulah Bondi was a versatile American character actress known for playing eccentric mothers and grandmothers, with a career that began in theater and later expanded to film and television. |
| Beulah Rucker Oliver was a prominent African-American educator who founded and led the Rucker Industrial School in Gainesville, Georgia for over forty years. |
| Beulah Brinton was an American social worker known for her community-building efforts and teaching skills in Milwaukee, Wisconsin during the 1870s. |
| Beulah May Annan was an American suspected murderer whose story inspired the play Chicago and its various adaptations. |
