The name Bethany, literally translated as house of figs, is shared by a multitude of places and people. It most commonly refers to the village of Bethany near Jerusalem; which, according to the New Testament, was the site of the resurrection of Lazarus. It was also the town of Martha and Mary, who were sisters of Lazarus. Jesus spent notable time in Bethany throughout his travels.
Other Places
- Bethabara, a site located on the Jordan River above the Dead Sea, which, according to the New Testament, was the site where Jesus of Nazareth came to John the Baptist.
United States of America
- Bethany, Arkansas
- Bethany, Connecticut
- Bethany Beach, Delaware
- Bethany, Georgia (two places):
- in Baker County
- in Decatur County
- Bethany, Illinois
- Bethany, Indiana (three places):
- in Bartholomew County
- in Morgan County
- in Parke County
- Bethany, Kentucky (two places):
- in Jefferson County
- in Wolfe County
- Bethany, Louisiana
- Bethany, Minnesota
- Bethany, Mississippi
- Bethany, Missouri (two places):
- Bethany, Nebraska
- Bethany, New York
- Bethany, North Carolina
- Bethany, Ohio
- Bethany, Oklahoma
- Bethany, Oregon
- Bethany, Pennsylvania
- Bethany, South Carolina
- Bethany, Tennessee (two places):
- in Greene County
- in Warren County
- Bethany, Vermont
- Bethany, Virginia (two places):
- in Carroll County
- in Wythe County
- Bethany, West Virginia
- Bethany
Canada
- Bethany, Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
- Bethany, Ontario (Lennox and Addington County)
- Béthanie, Quebec
Australia
Namibia
As a given name
| Bethany | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Meaning | House of blessings; House of figs |
| Wikipedia articles | All pages beginning with Bethany |
Bethany is also a female given name. Its meaning is usually given as "house of blessings", but it literally means "house of figs".
People with the given name Bethany
- Bethany Cabe, fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe
- Bethany Dillon, Christian soft rock artist
- Bethany Hamilton, American surfer
- Bethany Joy Galeotti, American singer and actress
- Bethany Lorraine, Playboy model
- Bethany McLean; American editor, business writer, and author
- Bethany Platt, fictional character on Coronation Street
- Bethany Sloane was the name of the main character in the Kevin Smith film Dogma, playing the Last Scion.
Schools
- For colleges named "Bethany", see Bethany College.
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