Ethan Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Ethan means strong, enduring. From the Hebrew Eitan, meaning firm, enduring, or strong.

Ethan comes from the Hebrew Eitan, meaning firm, enduring, or strong. It appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Ethan the Ezrahite is described as a wise man, and Ethan was also used as a name by the Puritans. It remained rare until the twentieth century, when it became fashionable partly through American literature, including Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton. Ethan has a soft opening and a firm ending, giving it a gentle strength. Actors such as Ethan Hawke have kept it in public view. Eitan is the modern Hebrew form and is a common given name in Israel.

Variants of Ethan

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Well-known people named Ethan

Ethan Hawke.

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