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Ethan

A male given name from Hebrew, of mostly American usage since the 18th century; popular in the 2000s.

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Ethan at a glance

Origin
Hebrew
Pronunciation (IPA)
/ˈiːθən/

Etymology

From Biblical Hebrew אֵיתָן (ʾêṯān, literally “firmness, strong, or long-lived”).

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What does the name Ethan mean?

A male given name from Hebrew, of mostly American usage since the 18th century; popular in the 2000s.

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