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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Delight, enjoyment
- Origin
- Hebrew (also used in Ireland/Scotland as an anglicization of Eithne)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- ED-nah
Edna is a Hebrew name meaning "delight" or "enjoyment," pronounced ED-nah. It's also used in Ireland and Scotland as an anglicization of Eithne, so it carries a few threads of heritage in one short, easy-to-spell name.
Meaning & Origin of Edna
Meaning: Delight, enjoyment.
Origin: Hebrew (also used in Ireland/Scotland as an anglicization of Eithne).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Edna
ED-nahIPA /ˈɛdnə/
Popularity of Edna
Edna ranked #11 in U.S. Social Security data in 1899, with 2,534 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had slipped to #2054 with 94 babies, so a child named Edna today would be one of very few.
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These names have followed a similar path to Edna in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Edna mean?
Delight, enjoyment. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Edna?
Edna is pronounced ED-nah (IPA: /ˈɛdnə/).
Is Edna a popular name right now?
Edna peaked at #11 in 1899 and is ranked #2054 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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