# \*batūl-: 'virgin'

> Proto-Semitic *batūl-, 'virgin': reflexes in 7 language(s).

A page of the Linear A Lexicon's research wiki, in [Wiki](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/index.md>) › [Kaphtor Semitic Roots](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/index.md>) › [B](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/b/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*batūl- |
| Meaning | 'virgin' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | bətūlā (BDB 143; HALOT 167) | BDB 143; HALOT 167 | gloss withheld |
| Akkadian | batūlu (HALOT 167) | HALOT 167 | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | batūl (HALOT 167) | HALOT 167 | gloss withheld |
| Amorite | batūlum (Gelb AS 21, 16) | Gelb AS 21 16 | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | bəṯultā (LGz. 112) | LGz. 112 |  |
| Ugaritic | btlt (LGz. 112) | LGz. 112 |  |
| Aramaic | btlh (DNWSI 205–206) | DNWSI 205–206 | gloss withheld |

A form keeps its source's gloss only when the source is public domain or openly licensed.

## Notes

Geez bātul, batul 'virgin' is from Arabic batūl (LGz. 112).

## Linked from

- [B](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/b/index.md>)

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