noun
Uncommon
Bethany
BEH-thuh-nee
Bethany (noun) means a village near Jerusalem mentioned in the New Testament as the home of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha. Example: “Jesus is said to have stayed in Bethany shortly before entering Jerusalem.”
noun
1
A village near Jerusalem mentioned in the New Testament as the home of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha.
"Jesus is said to have stayed in Bethany shortly before entering Jerusalem."
2
A female given name derived from the biblical place name.
"Bethany moved to London after finishing university."
How to use Bethany
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the biblical village or a common girl's first name derived from it.
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Etymology
From Aramaic via Greek, traditionally understood as meaning "house of affliction" or similar, though the exact meaning is debated.
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What does “Bethany” mean?
The word “Bethany” means a village near Jerusalem mentioned in the New Testament as the home of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha. In plain terms, either the biblical village or a common girl's first name derived from it.
How do you pronounce “Bethany”?
“Bethany” is pronounced BEH-thuh-nee (/ˈbɛθəni/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bethany” in a sentence?
Here is “Bethany” used in a sentence: “Jesus is said to have stayed in Bethany shortly before entering Jerusalem.”
What part of speech is “Bethany”?
“Bethany” is a noun.
Where does the word “Bethany” come from?
The word “Bethany” comes from Greek. From Aramaic via Greek, traditionally understood as meaning "house of affliction" or similar, though the exact meaning is debated.
Is “Bethany” a common word?
“Bethany” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Bethany” have?
“Bethany” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a village near Jerusalem mentioned in the New Testament as the home of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha.
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