Ethan

Meaning: Strong, firm. This name has more than one meaning in our lists, shown below.

Meaning and origin of Ethan

Boy

Strong, firm

USAJewish
Boy

Strong, Firm, Enduring

USASecular
Boy

Strong, enduring

CanadaUnited KingdomIrelandSingaporeHong KongFranceBelgiumSouth AfricaMalaysia

The same spelling can mean different things in different languages and traditions, so each meaning is shown with the country and tradition it comes from.

Meanings and origins are indicative. Sources and languages can disagree, and a name may carry different meanings in different cultures. For religious or cultural questions, please confirm with a family elder or religious teacher.

At a glance

  • Used for: boys
  • Found in: Belgium, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, USA, United Kingdom
  • Traditions in our lists: Jewish, Secular
  • Meanings: 3 different meanings are listed, shown above.

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