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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.