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Ba'al

Gender: Masculine
Usage: Semitic, Hebrew Bible

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Meaning & History

The Hebrew version of the Semitic root bʿl, which translates to "lord, master, possessor", was used as a title for numerous deities. These gods were typically revered by cultures such as the Canaanites, Phoenicians, and others in the ancient Near East, often in connection with storms and fertility. Specifically, this title was frequently associated with the god Hadad.

Related Names

Variants (Semitic Mythology): Baal, Bel
Other Languages & Cultures (Biblical Latin): Baal
Same Spelling Baal

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