Ethan
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ethan
The given name 'Ethan' is derived from the Hebrew word 'Eitan', meaning 'strong' or 'firm', and is linguistically rooted in the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family.
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Etymology
The given name 'Ethan' is derived from the Hebrew word 'Eitan', meaning 'strong' or 'firm', and is linguistically rooted in the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. The name 'Ethan' is used in various cultures and religions, including Christianity, where it appears in the Bible as the name of a wise and righteous man, and is also used in Jewish tradition.
Ethan currently ranks #24 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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