Popularity: 5432
Origin: Italian
Other Origin(s): Latin
Meaning: Of Baptist; To dip, submerge, baptize
Gently dip your toes into a new life with baby Battista! This beautiful gender-neutral Italian version of the Latin name Baptist means “to dip,” “submerge,” or “baptize.” It is used in honor of Saint John the Baptist, an important biblical figure in Christianity who is said to have baptized Jesus Christ in the River Jordan. The surname Battista originated in Sicily in the 10th century, and its use as a first name reaches even further back—the name is full of history, perfect for your bundle of joy.
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