Bethany (given name)
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| Bethany | |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbɛθəni/ BETH-ə-nee |
| Gender | female |
| Origin | |
| Word/Name | Hebrew |
| Meaning | "house of God" or "house of figs" |
| Other names | |
| Nickname(s) | Beth or Bert |
| Related names | Annie, Beth |
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Bethany (Hebrew: בֵית־תְאֵנָה) is a feminine given name derived from a Biblical place name meaning "house of God". Bethany was the town where Lazarus lived in the New Testament.[1]
The name has been well-used in English-speaking countries. It was the 59th most popular name for girls in England and Wales in 2010, having ranked as high as 11th most popular name in those countries in 1999. It was the 79th most popular name for girls in Scotland in 2010. It ranked in the 100 most popular names for girls in the United States during the 1980s, reaching its pinnacle of popularity in 1987, when it was the 87th most popular name for girls, but its use has declined, falling to 369th most popular name there in 2010.[2]
Notes
- ↑ Campbell, Mike. "View Name: Bethany". Behind the Name. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
- ↑ Campbell, Mike. "Popularity for Bethany". Behind the Name. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
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