Betanie
Aramaic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Betanie
Betanie is a modern variant of Bethany, derived from the Aramaic place name Bet Anya, meaning "house of affliction" or "house of figs," referring to a village near Jerusalem mentioned in the New Testament.
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Etymology
Betanie is a modern variant of Bethany, derived from the Aramaic place name Bet Anya, meaning "house of affliction" or "house of figs," referring to a village near Jerusalem mentioned in the New Testament.
The name is used predominantly in Christian cultures, particularly English-speaking regions, gaining popularity in the 20th century as a given name; it has biblical significance due to Bethany being the home of Lazarus and where Jesus was anointed.
Betanie currently ranks #5,555 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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