Monday, July 23, 2007

Meaning and origin of Ethan

The boy's name Ethan \e-than\ is pronounced EE-than. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "firmness, steadfastness, constancy". 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 popular male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census).
-www.thinkbabynames.com

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