Bethany
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Bethany was originally two places in ancient Israel, the best known located near Jerusalem, “on the southeastern slope of the Mount of Olives”: see Bethany (Israel). The other Bethany, “on the east bank of the Jordan River” (unless it is one and the same with the first Bethany), may correspond to Bethabara
Bethany may also refer to Bethany Christian Services.
Bethany may also refer to Bethany Christian Schools.
Many places throughout the world have since been named Bethany:
Bethany is the name of several places in the United States of America:
- Bethany, Arkansas
- Bethany, Connecticut
- Bethany Beach, Delaware
- Bethany, Georgia (two places): bethany is the coolest
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- in Baker County
- in Decatur County
- Bethany, Illinois
- Bethany, Indiana (three places):
- in Bartholomew County
- in Morgan County
- in Parke County
- Bethany, Kentucky (two places):
- in Jefferson County
- in Wolfe County
- Bethany, Louisiana
- Bethany, Minnesota
- Bethany, Mississippi
- Bethany, Missouri (two places):
- Bethany, Nebraska
- Bethany, New York
- Bethany, North Carolina
- Bethany, Ohio
- Bethany, Oklahoma
- Bethany, Oregon
- Bethany, Pennsylvania
- Bethany, South Carolina
- Bethany, Tennessee (two places):
- in Greene County
- in Warren County
- Bethany, Vermont
- Bethany, Virginia (two places):
- in Carroll County
- in Wythe County
- Bethany, West Virginia
Bethany is also the name of places in Canada:
- Bethany, Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
- Bethany, Ontario (Lennox and Addington County)
Bethany is also the name of places in Australia:
Bethany is also a female given name.
Bethany is also the name of a leprosy colony in India:
- Bethany Colony Leprosy Association (BCLA)
Bethany is also the name of several colleges and seminaries. See Bethany College.
Béthanie is the name of various place
Bethany is also a first name. Its meaning is usually given as 'house of blessings', but it literally means 'house of figs'.