Bethany Beal

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bethany Beal — Greek
60K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bethany Beal is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Bethany is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Bethany (Greek: Βηθανία (Bethania), which is probably of Aramaic or Hebrew origin, meaning “House of figs" is a feminine given name derived from the Biblical place name, Bethany, a town near Jerusalem, at the foot of the Mount of Olives, where Lazarus lived in the New Testament, along with his sisters, Mary and Martha, and where Jesus stayed during Holy Week before his crucifixion. The name has been well-used in English-speaking countries. It was the 59th most popular name for girls in England and Wales in 2010, having ranked as high as 11th most popular name in those countries in 1999. The surname Beal: Andrew Beal (born 1952), American billionaire Arthur Harold Beal (1896–1992), creator of Nitt Witt Ridge Bradley Beal (born 1993), American basketball player Brandon Beal (born 1983), American singer, songwriter, & producer Brea Beal (born 2000), American basketball player Dana Beal (born 1947), American social and political activist Ernest Frederick Beal (1885–1918), English war hero, recipient of the Victoria Cross Foster Ellenborough Lascelles Beal (1840–1916), American ornithologist Harry Beal (1930–2021), American Navy SEAL Jack Beal (1931–2013), English painter James Hartley Beal (1861–1. Bethany is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 60K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Bethany reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Bethany

Greek

Bethany (Greek: Βηθανία (Bethania), which is probably of Aramaic or Hebrew origin, meaning “House of figs" is a feminine given name derived from the Biblical place name, Bethany, a town near Jerusalem, at the foot of the Mount of Olives, where Lazarus lived in the New Testament, along with his sisters, Mary and Martha, and where Jesus stayed during Holy Week before his crucifixion. The name has been well-used in English-speaking countries. It was the 59th most popular name for girls in England and Wales in 2010, having ranked as high as 11th most popular name in those countries in 1999.

Surname: Beal

English

Andrew Beal (born 1952), American billionaire Arthur Harold Beal (1896–1992), creator of Nitt Witt Ridge Bradley Beal (born 1993), American basketball player Brandon Beal (born 1983), American singer, songwriter, & producer Brea Beal (born 2000), American basketball player Dana Beal (born 1947), American social and political activist Ernest Frederick Beal (1885–1918), English war hero, recipient of the Victoria Cross Foster Ellenborough Lascelles Beal (1840–1916), American ornithologist Harry Beal (1930–2021), American Navy SEAL Jack Beal (1931–2013), English painter James Hartley Beal (1861–1.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Bethany is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 11%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Bethany by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Bethany Beal:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Bethany?
The first name Bethany originates from Greek. Bethany (Greek: Βηθανία (Bethania), which is probably of Aramaic or Hebrew origin, meaning “House of figs" is a feminine given name derived from the Biblical place name, Bethany, a town near Jerusalem, at the foot of the Mount of Olives, where Lazarus lived in the New Testament, along with his sisters, Mary and Martha, and where Jesus stayed during Holy Week before his crucifixion. The name has been well-used in English-speaking countries. It was the 59th most popular name for girls in England and Wales in 2010, having ranked as high as 11th most popular name in those countries in 1999.
When was Bethany most popular?
The name Bethany reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Beal?
The surname Beal originates from English. Andrew Beal (born 1952), American billionaire Arthur Harold Beal (1896–1992), creator of Nitt Witt Ridge Bradley Beal (born 1993), American basketball player Brandon Beal (born 1983), American singer, songwriter, & producer Brea Beal (born 2000), American basketball player Dana Beal (born 1947), American social and political activist Ernest Frederick Beal (1885–1918), English war hero, recipient of the Victoria Cross Foster Ellenborough Lascelles Beal (1840–1916), American ornithologist Harry Beal (1930–2021), American Navy SEAL Jack Beal (1931–2013), English painter James Hartley Beal (1861–1.
What are the origins of the name Bethany Beal?
The name Bethany Beal combines two different traditions: the first name Bethany has Greek roots, while the surname Beal originates from English.
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