Bethan
English
Etymology
Shortened form of Bethany, from the Ancient Greek Βηθανία (Bēthanía), from the Aramaic בית עניא (beth anya, “house of wretchedness”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /bɛθən/
Proper noun
Bethan
- A female given name from Aramaic, shortened form of Bethany, transferred use of the biblical place name.
Related terms
- Bethany
Anagrams
- Theban