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Ethan

American  
[ee-thuhn] / ˈi θən /

noun

  1. a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “strength.”


Example Sentences

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“They’re very willing to play ball,” said Ethan Blagg, a Proto-Town member, referring to Proto-Town and the county.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Corona Centennial 15, King 8: Sophomore Ethan Miller hit two home runs and finished with five RBIs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

For a frustrated shareholder, it certainly doesn’t help that the company disclosed Friday that Founder and CEO Ethan Brown got a six-fold increase in pay in 2025.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

At present, it appears the club will listen to offers for top England prospects Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Ethan flips his sandy blond hair out of his eyes and passes the stapled pages to me.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day