indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Meaning & History
Derived from the Hebrew name עֶתְּיָה, composed of the elements ʿet (עֵת) meaning "time" or "moment" and the theophoric suffix -yah (יָה), referencing the divine name of God. The name can be interpreted to mean "God's time" or "moment of God." It has roots in traditional Hebrew naming patterns and has been used among Jewish communities, particularly those with Middle Eastern heritage. Related to other theophoric names ending in -yah.