Bethan as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Bethan

What is the meaning of the name Bethan ?

The baby name Bethan is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɛθən/ (BETH-ən).

Bethan is in Origin.

Bethan is the Welsh vernacular form of Elizabeth, ultimately from Hebrew Elisheva, meaning “God is my oath” or “pledged to God.” In Welsh naming, the -an ending often creates affectionate diminutives, and Bethan evolved from a pet form into a settled given name. Though sometimes mistaken as short for Bethany, it belongs to the Elizabeth family rather than the biblical place-name.

Use is well established in Wales, appearing in records by the 19th century and spreading more broadly across Britain in the late 20th century; it peaked in England and Wales during the 1980s–1990s and has since moderated. Welsh cousins include Betsan, Beti, and Betsi; wider relatives are Beth, Betty, Betsy, and the full forms Elizabeth/Elisabeth, plus Elspeth or Elsbeth in Scots and German traditions.