Type Settlement
Usage Biblical
Pronounced Pron. BETH-ə-nee(English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From Greek Βηθανία (Bethania), which is of uncertain meaning. The first part of the name is derived from Hebrew/Aramaic בַּיִת (bayit) meaning "house". Suggestions for the second part of the name include עָנָה ('anah) leading to "house of affliction" or תְּאֵנָה (te'enah) leading to "house of figs". In the New Testament the town of Bethany is the home of Lazarus and his sisters Mary and Martha.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesBethania(Biblical Greek) Betania(Biblical Italian) Bethania(Biblical Latin) Betânia(Biblical Portuguese) Betania(Biblical Spanish)
Entry updated May 29, 2020