Bethany
/B-EH-TH-AE-N-IY/
House of figs, from Hebrew Beth te'enah — or house of affliction. A biblical village near Jerusalem
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Bethany is a Christian girl name of English origin, meaning “House of figs, from Hebrew Beth te'enah — or house of affliction. A biblical village near Jerusalem”.
Bethany is a girl's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "House of figs, from Hebrew Beth te'enah — or house of affliction. A biblical village near Jerusalem" and belongs to the Prosperity cluster — names wishing abundance and flourishing life.
Common among British, American, European families, Bethany carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Bethany
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Bethany lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Bethany's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Bethany's saint & feast day →What does Bethany's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Bethany resonates in either tradition.
Bethany's destiny number is 3 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Bethany's full reading →
Does Bethany go with your family's names?
Bethany breaks into 6 sounds: /B-EH-TH-AE-N-IY/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Bethany sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Bethany beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Bethany — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Bethany
If Bethany resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Prosperity cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Bethany
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Common questions about Bethany
What does the name Bethany mean?
Bethany means "House of figs, from Hebrew Beth te'enah — or house of affliction. A biblical village near Jerusalem." It is a girl name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Bethany a boy or girl name?
Bethany is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Bethany?
Bethany is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Bethany a Christian name?
Yes. Bethany is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Bethany mean in English?
Bethany originates from English, where it means "House of figs, from Hebrew Beth te'enah — or house of affliction. A biblical village near Jerusalem."
What are common nicknames for Bethany?
Common short forms of Bethany include Beti, Beth.
What is the numerology of Bethany?
Bethany has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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