Hebrew

Eitan

Pronounced ay-TAHNShare

Meaning: Solid; enduring; firm

  • Boy
  • Familiar
  • Rising
  • 2 syllables

The story

The modern Hebrew form of Ethan. The long-established root describes firmness or endurance, while the pronunciation keeps it distinct from English Ethan.

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Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Climbing in the latest US data

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Origins

Eitan comes from Hebrew.

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