House of figs
Betania is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian form of Bethany. It refers to a biblical village near Jerusalem where Lazarus and his sisters Mary and Martha lived. The name is often interpreted as 'house of figs' or 'house of affliction' depending on the Aramaic root used.
Less common today
Betania isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,665 in 2017.
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The Portuguese name for Mary of Bethany, a biblical figure
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
