Bethany Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bethany Name at a Glance

Name	Bethany
Meaning	'The house of song, the house of affliction'
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Bethany Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bethany means “'The house of song, the house of affliction”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Bethany Name Origin

Our database records Bethany under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Bethany a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Bethany is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Bethany

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