Bethany

ˈbɛθəni

Ancient village near Jerusalem, home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus.

Etymology

ani
"poor, afflicted", in Aramaic (Semitic), First millennium BCE - present, Near East
beth
"house, place", in Aramaic (Semitic), First millennium BCE - present, Near East

Examples

And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.

Luke 24:50-51, KJV <3

Historical

בית עניא /beth anya/

Second Temple Period, Judea

Βηθανία /Bethania/

New Testament Period, Judea