Meaning and origin
Bethesda is a Hebrew girl name. The meaning of the name is `House of Mercy `. Bethania, Bethanie, Bethannie, Bethany, Betheney, Bethenie, Bethney, Bethel, Bethia, Betia, Bethesda
Extra information: Eusebius the historian (A.D. 330) calls it "the sheep-pool." It is also called "Bethsaida" and "Beth-zatha"