Bilha as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Bilha

What is the meaning of the name Bilha ?

The baby name Bilha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɪlhə/ (BIL-hah).

Bilha is Hebrew in Origin.

Bilha is the modern Hebrew form of Bilhah (Hebrew: בִּלְהָה), a feminine name from the Book of Genesis. In the biblical narrative, Bilhah is Rachel’s maidservant who becomes a wife to Jacob and the mother of Dan and Naphtali, linking the name to the lineage of two tribes of Israel. The etymology is debated; many scholars relate it to the Hebrew root bhl “to be alarmed/quickened,” yielding senses like “bashful,” “timid,” or “troubled,” though a precise meaning remains uncertain.

Usage has been steady but uncommon in Jewish communities, with modest revival in modern Israel alongside other short biblical names. Common variants and transliterations include Bilhah (traditional English Bible form) and Bilha (Israeli, as well as some Romance-language spellings that omit the final h). Related forms across languages are rare, and the name typically remains tied to Hebrew scripture and Jewish heritage.