Edna
Edna is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, or Irish origin, meaning “Pleasure, delight”.
| Meaning | Pleasure, delight |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, or Irish |
| Written as | עֶדְנָה |
| Pronunciation | ED-nuh |
| Tradition | Christian, Jewish |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Ireland |
Meaning and origin of Edna
Edna has two possible sources. It can come from the Hebrew ʿednah, 'pleasure, delight', related to Eden; an Edna appears in the Book of Tobit as the wife of Raguel. It may also be an anglicised form of the Irish Eithne. The name was very popular in the English-speaking world in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, with bearers such as poet Edna St. Vincent Millay.
Is Edna a Christian name?
Edna appears in the Book of Tobit, which is part of the Catholic and Orthodox Bibles but not the Hebrew Bible. It is also used in Israel as a Hebrew name.
How popular is Edna?
Mostly found among older generations; rare for babies today.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Edna mean?
Edna means 'Pleasure, delight'. It is of Hebrew, or Irish origin.
Is Edna a Christian name?
Edna appears in the Book of Tobit, which is part of the Catholic and Orthodox Bibles but not the Hebrew Bible. It is also used in Israel as a Hebrew name.
How do you pronounce Edna?
Edna is pronounced ED-nuh.
Is Edna a boy or girl name?
Edna is usually a girl name.