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Hebrew
"strong, firm"
Ethan is a name that succeeds in being at once classic and fashionable, serious and cheery, strong and sensitive. Given a big boost via the name of the Tom Cruise character in the Mission Impossible…
Variation of Ethan, Hebrew
If you can't decide between Ethan or the original Hebrew form, Eitan, you may arrive at Eithan.
Kiswahili
"firm"
This could make a hauntingly evocative name for an American child, striking the perfect balance of the unusual and the familiar. Imara's meaning adds further appeal placing it among the special class…
This Hebrew form of Ethan is commonly heard in Israel. Other forms are Eitan and Eytan
Mongolian
A common name in Central Asia, linked to Mongol leader Batu Khan.
Arabic
"strong support, handhold, firm grip"
Also appearing as Urwah (and occasionally Ourwa), this unisex Arabic name appears in the Quran, in which it is used to describe Allah as a strong and trustworthy support. It was also borne by two…
Greek
"steadfast, firm on the feet"
An ancient Greek commander with a name as strong-sounding as its meaning.
Turkish from Mongolian
"prevailing leader, firm leader"
Batuhan is derived from the Mongolian name Batu — meaning "firm" in Mongolian and "prevailing" Turkish — and the Turkish root han , "ruler" or "leader." The name references Batu Khan, Mongol ruler…
Russian variation of Eitan, Hebrew
Among the most wearable Russian boy names for an English-speaking child.