What is the origin of the name Bethania?

Bethania is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Bethania?

Bethania is currently ranked #13695 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Bethania?

Bethania is pronounced beth-AY-nee-ah.

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GirlHebrew

Bethania

beth-AY-nee-ah

Popularity

#13695

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

229

Peak Year

#17 in 2017

First Recorded

1969

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A biblical place name, meaning 'house of figs' or 'house of affliction' in Aramaic/Hebrew.

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Beth Annie Bethany

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Beth Annie Bethany

Spelling Variations

Bethany

Similar Names

Beth Abigail Gabriella

Personality Traits

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