Ethan: meaning of the Hebrew name
איטן
Pronounced ee-TAN
- Boy
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Ethan
A new spelling of Eitan, shaped by how the name is pronounced in other languages. Eitan means strong, steady and enduring, and Ethan the Ezrahite is mentioned in the Bible as a man of exceptional wisdom.
Ethan in Hebrew
Ethan is written איטן in Hebrew. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- יYod
- טTet
- נNun
Gematria value: 70 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Tet 9 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningstrong and steady
- Pronunciationee-TAN
- Hebrewאיטן
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Ethan was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
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 Ethan
What does the name Ethan mean?
A new spelling of Eitan, shaped by how the name is pronounced in other languages. Eitan means strong, steady and enduring, and Ethan the Ezrahite is mentioned in the Bible as a man of exceptional wisdom.
How do you pronounce Ethan?
Ethan is pronounced ee-TAN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ethan in Hebrew?
Ethan is written איטן in Hebrew.
What is the gematria of Ethan?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling איטן adds up to 70 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Tet 9 + Nun 50).
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