Meaning and Origin of: Bethany

The name Bethany is from Hebrew origins for "House of mercy"

Girl name origins & meanings

  • Hebrew : House of mercy

Girl name variations

Betheny
Bethesda
Bethel

Family name origins & meanings

  • English : possibly a topographic name from an Old English plant name, betonice ‘betony’. The form of the name has been altered by folk association with the New Testament place name.