Eitan: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֵיתָן
Pronounced ay-TAHN
Meaning of Eitan
Eitan means strong, steady and unshakable, like an ever-flowing stream. In the Bible, Ethan the Ezrahite is named as the author of a psalm in the Book of Psalms.
Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite.
מַשְׂכִּיל לְאֵיתָן הָאֶזְרָחִי׃
Eitan in Hebrew
Eitan is written איתן in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֵיתָן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- יYod
- תTav
- נNun
Gematria value: 461 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Tav 400 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningstrong and steadfast
- Pronunciationay-TAHN
- Hebrewאיתן
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Eitan ranked #13 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,013 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #5, in 2015.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 1,013 |
| 2023 | 13 | 927 |
| 2022 | 13 | 971 |
| 2021 | 12 | 1,018 |
| 2020 | 14 | 943 |
| 2019 | 8 | 1,105 |
| 2018 | 7 | 1,173 |
| 2017 | 6 | 1,257 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1,225 |
| 2015 | 5 | 1,349 |
| 2014 | 7 | 1,307 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Eitan
What does the name Eitan mean?
Eitan means strong, steady and unshakable, like an ever-flowing stream. In the Bible, Ethan the Ezrahite is named as the author of a psalm in the Book of Psalms.
How do you pronounce Eitan?
Eitan is pronounced ay-TAHN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Eitan in Hebrew?
Eitan is written איתן in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֵיתָן).
Is Eitan a biblical name?
Yes. Eitan appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Psalms 89:1.
How popular is the name Eitan in Israel?
In 2024, Eitan ranked #13 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,013 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #5, in 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Eitan?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling איתן adds up to 461 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Tav 400 + Nun 50).
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