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Name Origin

Babette is a French feminine given name, a diminutive of the Hebrew name Elizabeth meaning 'my God is abundance' or 'my God is oath'.

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Famous People

Babette Deutsch (1895-1982)

Poet, translator, and literary critic

  • Published numerous poetry collections, including 'The Other Side of the Moon'
  • Translated works by Dante, Petrarch, and Goethe
  • Won the Harriet Monroe Poetry Prize in 1935

Babette Mangolte (1941-)

French filmmaker and cinematographer

  • Known for her experimental and documentary films
  • Collaborated with renowned choreographers like Yvonne Rainer and Trisha Brown
  • Her work has been exhibited in major museums and galleries worldwide

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