Eithan

Eithan is a modern English spelling variant of the Hebrew name Ethan, derived from the Hebrew root eitan, meaning strong, firm, or enduring. The biblical Ethan the Ezrahite, praised for his wisdom in the Hebrew scriptures, is among the earliest notable bearers of the name. Eithan represents a contemporary phonetic respelling that has gained some independent use, particularly in English-speaking communities. Related forms include Ethan, Eytan, and the Hebrew Eitan.