Bethany
bə-THAN-ee
Popularity
#727
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
100,718
Peak Year
#3,307 in 1987
First Recorded
1915
Style
Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Bethany is a biblical name of Aramaic origin, referring to a village near Jerusalem. It is often interpreted as 'house of figs' or 'house of affliction'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Bethany Hamilton
American professional surfer who survived a shark attack.
Bethany Joy Lenz
American actress, singer-songwriter, and filmmaker
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