Betis

Betis is a term with multiple uses in Spain. In classical geography, Betis is the Latin name for the Guadalquivir, the major river of southern Iberia. The river runs from the Sierra Morena to the Atlantic coast, passing Córdoba and Seville, and has been a crucial axis for transport, agriculture and urban development since ancient times. The name Betis appears in ancient Roman and medieval texts and several modern institutions and places in the region adopt variants of the name.

More commonly in contemporary contexts, Betis refers to Real Betis Balompié, a professional football club from Seville. Founded in 1907, the club competes in Spain's La Liga and plays home matches at the Benito Villamarín stadium. The team's colors are green and white, and it maintains a historic rivalry with Sevilla FC, known as the Seville derby. Real Betis has achieved national success, including a league title in the early history of Spanish football and multiple Copa del Rey trophies, and it remains a prominent club in Spanish football with a wide fan base.

In addition to these, Betis appears in various cultural and educational names associated with Seville and the Guadalquivir valley, reflecting the historical and geographical ties of the region.