Idan

Idan (עִידָן) is a Hebrew masculine given name meaning "era" or "epoch" in Modern Hebrew. The name is derived from the Hebrew word idán (עִידָּן), which itself is related to the Aramaic word for "time" or "season."

Etymology and Background

The Hebrew word idán appears in the Bible in Job 21:9, where it refers to "households" in the sense of time periods. However, the root is ultimately from Proto-Semitic, with cognates in Aramaic. The name Idan was adopted by Hebrew speakers during the revival of Biblical lexicons for modern usage in Israel, reflecting a cultural connection to time and eternity.

Notable Bearers

- A. B. Yehoshua, modern Israeli writer, penned the novel The Age of Idan, though Idan itself appears in his works.

• Meaning: "era" in Hebrew
• Origin: Hebrew
• Type: First name
• Usage: Hebrew-speaking communities