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Name Origin

Bethany is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'house of figs' or 'house of dates'. It derives from the Aramaic words 'bet' (house) and 'te'enah' (fig). Bethany was a village near Jerusalem mentioned in the Bible as the home of Lazarus, Mary Magdalene, and Martha.

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Famous People

Bethany Hamilton (1990-)

Professional Surfer

  • Survived a shark attack at age 13 and returned to professional surfing.
  • Won numerous surfing titles, including an ESPY Award.

Bethany Mota (1995-)

YouTuber and Actress

  • One of the most popular beauty and fashion YouTubers.
  • Appeared in films and television shows.

Bethany Joy Lenz (1981-)

Actress and Singer-Songwriter

  • Known for her role as Haley James Scott in the television series 'One Tree Hill'.
  • Released solo music albums.