Betania
/beˈtanja/feminine
The English name Bethany is translated into Spanish as Betania.
Betania is the Spanish form of the name Bethany.
Meaning: Translations (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/beˈtanja/
Did you know?
- If you see the name Betania in a Spanish poem or song, it is often used as a metonym for a place of refuge or spiritual peace.
- In certain Spanish-speaking regions, names like Betania are grouped with other biblical place-names used as female names, such as Sion or Nazaret, which are less common in English.
- While 'Bethany' is a common first name in the US, using Betania as a person's name in Spain or Latin America can sometimes make a person sound like a character from a classical religious text.
Examples in context
- Betania es un nombre muy bonito.Bethany is a very beautiful name.
- ¿Conoces a una niña llamada Betania?Do you know a girl named Bethany?
- Mi amiga Betania vive en Madrid.My friend Bethany lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about a new classmate.
- MateoLa estudiante nueva se llama Betania.The new student's name is Bethany.
- LucíaAh, ¡Betania! Es muy simpática.Oh, Bethany! She is very nice.
- MateoSí, ella es muy amable con todos.Yes, she is very kind to everyone.
- LucíaMe alegra que Betania esté en nuestra clase.I'm glad Bethany is in our class.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bethany” translations and entries Betania, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
