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Definition of ethan

ethan

/ˈiː.θən/
e · than
Plural:Ethans
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ethan Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'strong', 'firm', or 'enduring'.

Example

"They decided to name their newborn son Ethan after his great-grandfather."

2

(Biblical) A wise man of ancient Israel mentioned in the Hebrew Bible (1 Kings 4:31) and traditionally credited as the author of Psalm 89.

Example

"In the Book of Kings, King Solomon's wisdom is described as surpassing even that of Ethan the Ezrahite."

• Rhymes for ethan

• Nearby Words

eternalness
eternity
etf
ethan
ethanol
ether
ethereal

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Biblical Hebrew 'Etan', meaning 'strong', 'firm', 'enduring', or 'long-lived', borne in the Hebrew Bible by a sage renowned for his wisdom.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ethan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ethan
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