Edna: meaning of the Hebrew name
עֶדְנָה
Pronounced ED-na
Meaning of Edna
Edna means tenderness, freshness and a renewal of youth. It comes from Sarah's words in Genesis when she was told she would give birth to Isaac: "after I have grown old, shall I have pleasure?"
And Sarah laughed within herself, saying: ‘After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?’
וַתִּצְחַק שָׂרָה בְּקִרְבָּהּ לֵאמֹר אַחֲרֵי בְלֹתִי הָיְתָה־לִּי עֶדְנָה וַאדֹנִי זָקֵן׃
Edna in Hebrew
Edna is written עדנה in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֶדְנָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- דDalet
- נNun
- הHe
Gematria value: 129 (Ayin 70 + Dalet 4 + Nun 50 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningtenderness
- PronunciationED-na
- Hebrewעדנה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Edna was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
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 Edna
What does the name Edna mean?
Edna means tenderness, freshness and a renewal of youth. It comes from Sarah's words in Genesis when she was told she would give birth to Isaac: "after I have grown old, shall I have pleasure?"
How do you pronounce Edna?
Edna is pronounced ED-na in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Edna in Hebrew?
Edna is written עדנה in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֶדְנָה).
Is Edna a biblical name?
Yes. Edna appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 18:12.
What is the gematria of Edna?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עדנה adds up to 129 (Ayin 70 + Dalet 4 + Nun 50 + He 5).
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