Betania
Meaning of Betania
Betania (in Spanish pronounced be-TAH-nee-ah) emerges as the Hispanic counterpart to the venerable Bethany, its roots sinking into Aramaic bethania—“house of dates” or “house of figs”—as later preserved in Greek and Latin texts describing the Judean village of Mary, Martha and Lazarus. Though it has never ascended the summit of American popularity, its steady appearances, hovering around the mid-900s in recent Social Security rankings, suggest a discreet yet deliberate embrace among parents seeking a name that marries biblical resonance with a dash of cosmopolitan flair. More than a mere fruit-laden metaphor—dryly amusing if one imagines newborns tending orchard groves—Betania conjures a verdant oasis of hospitality and quiet strength, inviting modern families to claim a legacy of compassion that feels at once time-honored and intriguingly singular.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as be-TAH-nee-ah (/beˈta.nja/)
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