איתן
eitan
The Hebrew way to say the male given name Ethan is איתן (eitan).
איתן is a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
eitan
Did you know?
- In modern Hebrew, the word איתן can be used as an adjective to describe a 'steady' or 'firm' hand or voice.
- While איתן is used for males, a rare feminine version of the name exists in Hebrew as איתנה.
- The name appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Chronicles, referring to a man of great status.
Examples in context
- שְׁמִי אֵיתָן.My name is Ethan.
- איתן הוא חבר טוב שלי.Eitan hu khaver tov sheli.Ethan is a good friend of mine.
- האם איתן בא למסיבה?ha-im Eitan ba la-mesiba?Did Ethan come to the party?
Example conversation
Maya and Itay are discussing their mutual friend at a cafe.
- מאיה Mayaאיתי, אתה מכיר את איתן?Itay, ata mekir et Eitan?Itay, do you know Ethan?
- איתי Itayכן, איתן הוא חבר מהלימודים.ken, Eitan hu khaver me-ha-limudim.Yes, Ethan is a friend from studies.
- מאיה Mayaהוא מאוד מצחיק, נכון?hu me'od matzhik, nakhon?He is very funny, right?
- איתי Itayבדיוק, איתן תמיד מצחיק אותי.be-diuk, Eitan tamid matzhik oti.Exactly, Ethan always makes me laugh.
