Adena

Adena is an English form of the name Adina, which is used for girls. The meaning of the name is 'the delicate' as well as 'the gentle one.'

What does the name Adena mean?

The first name Adena for girls is derived from Adina and translates to 'the delicate' and 'the gentle one.' Its roots can be found in Hebrew and may come from 'adinā' (עֲדִינָא), which means 'noble,' 'pretty,' 'delicate,' 'slender,' 'fine,' 'gentle,' or 'elegant,' or from 'adin' (עדין), which means 'gentle,' 'light,' 'delicate,' or 'tender.'

Where does the name Adena come from?

Adena is a female first name whose origin lies in ancient Hebrew and means 'the delicate.' The term is composed of 'adinā' (עֲדִינָא), which means 'noble, pretty, delicate, slender, fine, gentle, elegant,' or 'adin' (עדין), which means 'gentle, light, delicate, tender.' The name is used in English.

How do you pronounce Adena?

The pronunciation of the name Adena is three syllables and characterized by a gentle sound. It is typically pronounced as 'A-de-na' [aˈdeːna], starting with an open 'a' sound. The middle syllable receives a clear, bright emphasis, and the soft '-na' at the end provides a harmonious conclusion. These features give Adena a friendly, calm, and balanced aura – a name with a gentle structure and a pleasant sound.

Popularity

Adena is a rather rare name in Germany. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2013 when it reached 2,584th place. In the last ten years, Adena has been given as a first name about 30 times, which earned it the 5,353rd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,639th.

Nicknames & pet names

Adda / Addi / Addy / Dena / Deni / Nena

Famous people

• Adena Halpern (writer from the USA)