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Dictionary of Medieval Names
from European Sources
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Baptist m. Latin baptista 'person who baptizes', from Ancient Greek βαπτίζω 'I dip in liquid'.

This name was given in honor of John the Baptist; see also John-Baptist.

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● 1510 Batista valencia1510 4060
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