"Bethan" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /bɛθən/
Etymology: Shortened form of Bethany, from Ancient Greek Βηθανία (Bēthanía), from Aramaic בית עניא (beth anya, “house of wretchedness”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|Βηθανία}} Ancient Greek Βηθανία (Bēthanía), {{der|en|arc|בית עניא|t=house of wretchedness|tr=beth anya}} Aramaic בית עניא (beth anya, “house of wretchedness”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Bethan
  1. A female given name from Aramaic, variant of Bethany, transferred use of the biblical place name. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Bethan-en-name-yFHATD~P Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry
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