House of figs or house of affliction
Bethania is the Latin and Greek form of Bethany, a village mentioned in the New Testament as the home of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha. While its exact etymology is debated, it is most commonly interpreted as 'house of figs' or 'house of affliction' from Hebrew roots. It offers a more melodic, international alternative to the classic English Bethany.
Less common today
Bethania isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,867 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Olympic volleyball player from the Dominican Republic
Dominican model and beauty pageant titleholder
