Bethany (given name) Bethany (given name) Bethany ( ("Bethania"), in Greek, which is probably of Aramaic or Hebrew origin, meaning "house of affliction" or "house of figs") is a feminine given name derived from the Biblical place name, Bethany, a town near Jerusalem, at the foot of the Mount of Olives, where Lazarus lived in the New Testament, along with his sisters, Mary and Martha, and where Jesus stayed during Holy Week before his crucifixion. The name has been well-used in English-speaking countries. It was the 59th most popular name for girls in England and Wales in 2010, having ranked as high as
Simone (given name) both languages is Simon. Additionally, Simone, as a girl's name, may be spelled Simonne outside of France and people of Italian heritage may bear Simone as a patronymic surname. Simone (given name) Simone is a given name that can be used for males or females. Derived from the Hebrew name Shimon, the name came into regular usage across European cultures thanks to the popularity of Christianity in Europe and the Biblical character Simeon. Depending on the language, Simone may be used as a masculine or feminine name. In Italian, Simone is a masculine name, pronounced with three syllables, as "see-MO-ne",