Eden: meaning of the Hebrew name
עֵדֶן
Pronounced EH-den
Meaning of Eden
Eden is the Garden of Eden, the garden God planted in the east, a symbol of perfection and beauty. The name is linked to edna, tenderness and delight.
And the LORD God planted a garden eastward, in Eden; and there He put the man whom He had formed.
וַיִּטַּע יְהֹוָה אֱלֹהִים גַּן־בְּעֵדֶן מִקֶּדֶם וַיָּשֶׂם שָׁם אֶת־הָאָדָם אֲשֶׁר יָצָר׃
Eden in Hebrew
Eden is written עדן in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֵדֶן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- דDalet
- נNun
Gematria value: 124 (Ayin 70 + Dalet 4 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningdelight
- PronunciationEH-den
- Hebrewעדן
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Eden ranked #93 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (187 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #69, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 93 | 187 |
| 2023 | 106 | 157 |
| 2022 | 96 | 175 |
| 2021 | 98 | 179 |
| 2020 | 91 | 186 |
| 2019 | 82 | 212 |
| 2018 | 97 | 193 |
| 2017 | 70 | 267 |
| 2016 | 76 | 245 |
| 2015 | 74 | 274 |
| 2014 | 69 | 282 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Eden
What does the name Eden mean?
Eden is the Garden of Eden, the garden God planted in the east, a symbol of perfection and beauty. The name is linked to edna, tenderness and delight.
How do you pronounce Eden?
Eden is pronounced EH-den in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Eden in Hebrew?
Eden is written עדן in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֵדֶן).
Is Eden a biblical name?
Yes. Eden appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 2:8.
How popular is the name Eden in Israel?
In 2024, Eden ranked #93 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (187 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #69, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Eden?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עדן adds up to 124 (Ayin 70 + Dalet 4 + Nun 50).
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