# Bethan

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /bɛθən/ · frequency rank #77,454

## Definitions
1. A female given name from Aramaic, variant of Bethany, transferred use of the biblical place name.

## Etymology
Shortened form of Bethany, from Ancient Greek Βηθανία (Bēthanía), from Aramaic בית עניא (beth anya, “house of wretchedness”).

## Source
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