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