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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Ethan
Hebrew
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Usage of the Name Ethan
Jewish, English, French, Biblical
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Meaning of the Name Ethan
The name Ethan comes from the Hebrew name Eitan meaning "steadfastness, firmness, longevity". In the Old Testament, Ethan the Ezrahite was a wise man whom Solomon surpassed in wisdom.
The name became well-known in the United States because of Revolutionary War hero Ethan Allen (1738 - 1789). It surged in popularity in the English-speaking countries through the 1990s and is currently one of the most popular names.
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Interesting Facts about Ethan
- Edith Wharton's novel Ethan Frome (1911) is about a man of the same name.
- The main character in the Mission: Impossible film series (1996 - 2006) played by Tom Cruise is IMF agent Ethan Hunt.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Ethan Russell (born 1945), an American photographer and author;
Ethan Phillips (born 1955), an American actor and playwright;
Ethan Coen (born 1957), an American film director and one of the Coen brothers;
Ethan Hawke (born 1970), an American actor, writer, and film director;
Ethan Moreau (born 1975), a Canadian ice hockey player;
Ethan Embry (born 1978), an American actor.
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Names Related to Ethan
List of names related to Ethan.
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