First name Edna - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
English, Irish
Nameday
Meaning
The female first name Edna originates from Hebrew and means "delight" or "joy". It is also a shortened form of the name Edwina, which means "rich friend". In Celtic mythology, Edna is also the name of a goddess of beauty and love. The name is particularly popular in the USA and Great Britain, but can also be found in Germany and other European countries.
Famous people with the first name Edna
- Edna Cintrón (Person)
- Edna St. Vincent Millay (Writer)
- Edna Purviance (American actress)