Edna

Meaning & origin

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.

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Famous people with the first name Edna

• Edna Cintrón Person
• Edna St. Vincent Millay Writer
• Edna Purviance American actress

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