Ethan Name Meaning
The name Ethan comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ethan below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Ethan Name Meaning
English, French, Biblical, Biblical LatinFrom the Hebrew name אֵיתָן ('Eitan) meaning "solid, enduring, firm". In the Old Testament this name is borne by a few minor characters, including the wise man Ethan the...
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