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“Solid, enduring, firm”

Ethan from the Hebrew name אֵיתָן ('Eitan) meaning "solid, enduring, firm". In the Old Testament this name is borne by a few minor characters, including the wise man Ethan the Ezrahite, supposedly the author of Psalm 89.

Biblical namesake: Ethan the Ezrahite was known for his wisdom and is traditionally credited as the author of Psalm 89 in the Old Testament. (1 Kings · 1 Kings 4:31, Psalm 89:1)

EnglishFrenchBiblical2 syllables · /ˈiθ.ən/

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