Ethan - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Ethan \e-

is pronounced EE-than. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "firmness, long-lived". From Eitan. Biblical: a man of Israel noted for his wisdom. American patriot Ethan Allen was a famous Revolutionary War leader. Actor Ethan Hawke.

Ethan has 4 variant forms: Aitan, Eitan, Etan and Ethen.

Baby names that sound like Ethan are Athan, Eidan, Edan and Eton.

Ethan is a very common first name for men (#528 out of 1220) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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