Origin
Welsh (British)
Syllables
2
Zodiac
Cancer
Trend
Steady
At a glance
Bethan is a name often given to girls. Ranked #17304 and holds a steady place on the charts. It comes from a Welsh (British) origin and traditionally means "Devoted to God or house of figs". It has 2 syllables.
The Story of Bethan
Bethan serves as a beloved Welsh diminutive of Elizabeth or Bethany. It carries biblical echoes of devotion while rooted in Celtic heritage. The name enjoys steady popularity in the UK and beyond for its soft yet distinctive sound. It suggests a nurturing soul with strong intuitive bonds to family and tradition.
Popularity
Currently ranked #17304 on the Baby Billboard Charts.
Numerology Profile
You embrace change and adventure.
You desire peace and partnership.
You build foundations with reliability.
You express love through service.
Zodiac & Astrology
Cancer
Captures emotional depth and home-loving nature.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Flows with gentle emotional warmth and intuition.
Color Aura
Soft Silver
Element
Water
Season
Winter
Gemstone
Moonstone
Spirit Animal
Dove
Power Word
Devotion
Energy Type
Water × Winter
Personality & Traits
Nurturing
Creates warm homes and deep connections.
Intuitive
Trusts inner wisdom in decisions.
Devoted
Shows steadfast loyalty to beliefs and people.
Famous People Named Bethan
Bethan Ellis Owen
Welsh actress and writer
Bethan Gwanas
Popular Welsh novelist
Bethan Sayed
Welsh politician and activist
Bethan in Pop Culture
Bethan
Welsh TV drama 'Pobol y Cwm'
Bethan Price
Novel 'The House of Figs'
Historical Events
1850
Rise in Welsh chapel records.
1960
Popularized in UK literature.
International Variations
Bethan in Different Scripts
Bethan
Welsh
בתן
Hebrew
Βεθάν
Greek
Бетан
Cyrillic
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Bethan:
Bethan Gwen
Bethan Rhian
Bethan Elin
Bethan Lowri
Bethan Sian
Bethan Megan
Bethan Ceri
Fun Facts & Trivia
Common in Wales since the 19th century.
Linked to biblical Bethany.
Favorite among Welsh diaspora.
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girlPronunciation
BETH-an
Quick Facts
This page is reviewed by the Baby Billboard Charts editorial team. Rankings come from official U.S. Social Security Administration birth records, with descriptions checked for clarity and usefulness. See our Editorial Policy for our methodology and correction process.