Bethan

Meaning

Proper Noun

  • A female given name from Aramaic, shortened form of Bethany, transferred use of the biblical place name.

Origin

  • Shortened form of Bethany, from the Ancient Greek Βηθανία (Bēthanía), from the Aramaic בית עניא‎ (beth anya, “house of wretchedness”).

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