Etana as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Etana

What is the meaning of the name Etana ?

The baby name Etana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: ih-TAY-nuh (/ɪˈteɪnə/),Hebrew: eh-TAH-nah (/eˈtana/).

Etana is Akkadian, Hebrew, Sumerian in Origin.

A name from ancient Mesopotamia, Etana appears in Akkadian sources as the legendary king of Kish who, with the help of an eagle, flew to heaven to secure the plant of birth. The tale is preserved in the Sumerian King List and the Old Babylonian Etana Epic, making Etana one of the earliest personal names on record. As a modern given name, it remains rare but appeals to parents drawn to mythic narratives and Near Eastern history; contemporary usage can be either masculine or unisex.

Scholars regard the Akkadian etymology as uncertain, though the name is often associated by resonance with Hebrew Eitan/Eytan, meaning firm, enduring, or strong. Accordingly, many interpret Etana as connoting steadfastness and the quest for life. Related or variant forms include Etan, Eitan/Eytan, and Ethan in English; some use Etana as a feminine counterpart to Ethan.