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Ethan

Boy

Hebrew · EE-thən

Origin

Hebrew

Pronunciation

EE-thən

Meaning & vibe
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Typically explained as a Hebrew name associated with firmness, strength, or endurance.

Ethan is a masculine given name with Hebrew roots and broad modern use, especially in English-language contexts. It also appears in the Hebrew Bible, which contributes to its long historical footprint. It is typically connected to the Hebrew form Eitan and explained with meanings in the range of firmness, strength, or endurance; different sources phrase the gloss slightly differently. In English it’s usually EE-thən (two syllables); a short form like Eth is sometimes used.

Etymology: Often linked to the Hebrew form Eitan; appears in the Hebrew Bible and has modern international usage.

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Origins, variants & nicknames
Names with roots in Hebrew language and Jewish naming traditions.

Origin

Hebrew

Variants & spellings

Eitan

Nicknames

Eth