Ethan

Ethan is a Hebrew name derived from the root etan, meaning firm, strong, or enduring. It appears in the Hebrew Bible borne by Ethan the Ezrahite, a figure praised for his wisdom in the Book of Kings and traditionally credited with authoring Psalm 89. The name was adopted into English-speaking cultures largely through Puritan use of Old Testament names and gained wider popularity in the United States, partly through the revolutionary hero Ethan Allen. Related forms include the Latin Aethan and the Welsh cognate Iestyn.