Ethan

Ethan comes from the Hebrew name Eithan, derived from the root meaning strong or enduring. It appears in the Old Testament borne by several figures, most notably Ethan the Ezrahite, a sage renowned for his wisdom and credited with authorship of Psalm 89. The name was adopted into English largely through Puritan use of biblical names and gained particular cultural associations in America through Ethan Allen, the Revolutionary War hero. Related forms include the Hebrew Eithan and the French variant Éthan.