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Bethany name meaning
Last Name
953
in the U.S.
in 2010
953
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Bethany mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Bethany
User Submitted Origins
Hebrew
56%
English
32%
Greek
9%
Jewish
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Australia says the name Bethany means "'House of figs', 'House of prosperity' and 'House of God'. Bethany as in the bible was Jesus's favourite town. He sat under a fig tree which was said to bring prosperity. When Jesus returns, according to the bible... he will return to Bethany near the mount of olives. Bethany" and is of Aramaic origin.
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Bethany means "House of god or house of figs".
- 4 people from the United States and New Zealand agree the name Bethany is of Greek origin and means "House of Figs".
- A user from Tennessee, U.S. says the name Bethany is of Hebrew origin and means "Daughter of the Lord, and House of Figs".
- According to a user from Minnesota, U.S., the name Bethany means "House of torture or House of figs".
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Bethany means "'house of poverty' Beth which roots from Elizabeth means 'house of God'".
- A submission from North Carolina, U.S. says the name Bethany means "House of God".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Bethany means "fig tree".
- According to a user from Malawi, the name Bethany means "Promise of god".
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Bethany is of Jewish origin and means "positive and original".
International Interest
Also see international interest
Wiktionary
From the Ancient Greek Βηθανία (Bēthanía) from the Aramaic בית עניא (beth anya, “house of wretchedness”).
- (biblical) The village where Jesus stayed before going to Jerusalem and being crucified.
- (biblical) The village where Lazarus, Mary and Martha lived (Bible, John 11 v. 1)
- (biblical) Mary of Bethany, sometimes identified as Mary Magdalene.
- A female given name from Aramaic, transferred use of the biblical place name.
Notable Persons Named Bethany
Notable Persons Named Bethany
Bethany Joy Lenz
Bethany Joy Lenz is an actor, singer-songwriter, screenwriter, and actress. She has had major accomplishments since 1988. Bethany was born Bethany Joy Lenz on April 2nd, 1981 in Hollywood, Florida. U.S. Bethany is also known as Bethany Joy Galeotti and Joie Lenz.
Bethany Mota
Bethany Mota is a fashion designer, social media personality, singer, activist, and dancer. Bethany was given the name Bethany Noel Mota on November 7th, 1995. Bethany is also known as Macbarbie07.
Bethany Benz
Bethany was born on May 19th, 1986 in Ukraine. Bethany is also known as Caviar.
Bethany Platt
Bethany Platt is a soap character.
Bethany Decker
Bethany Decker is a waitress. Bethany was given the name Bethany Anne Littlejohn on May 13th, 1989 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States.
Bethany McLean
Bethany McLean is a journalist. Bethany was born on December 12th, 1970.
- Catherynne M. ValentePoet
- Bethany BlackComedian
- Bethany DillonMusician
- Bethany WhitmoreActor
- Bethany Anne Lind
- Bethany Veney
- Bethany KehdyCulinary Art
- Bethany Beardslee
Notable Persons With the Last Name Bethany
Notable Persons With the Last Name Bethany
Janice Crouch
Janice Crouch is a co-founder of trinity broadcasting network, trinity broadcasting network, and co-founder oftrinity broadcasting network. She holds the title Vice President and Director of Network Programming/TBN and Director/CEO of Holy Land Experience. Janice was given the name Janice Wendell Bethany on March 14th, 1938 in New Brockton, Alabama.
St. Lazarus of Bethany
St. Lazarus of Bethany is a saint. He holds the title Four-days dead and Friend of Christ.
Saint Mary of Bethany
Saint Mary of Bethany is a saint. She holds the title Righteous Mary the sister of Lazarus;Myrrhbearer.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Bethany | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 61.70% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 32.00% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.00% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.68% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.99% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Bethany
People with the last name Bethany are most frequently White or African American