Adana
Uncertain (possibly Luwian or Hebrew) · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Adana
The given name 'Adana' is of uncertain etymology but is often interpreted as meaning "a place of pleasure" or "a place of delight," possibly derived from the ancient Luwian language or the Hebrew root *‘aden* (עדן) meaning "delight" or "paradise." It is used in Turkish culture as a feminine name referencing the city of Adana in Turkey, and occasionally in Hebrew-speaking or Jewish contexts as a variant of Eden, though it lacks strong historical or religious prominence.
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Etymology
The given name 'Adana' is of uncertain etymology but is often interpreted as meaning "a place of pleasure" or "a place of delight," possibly derived from the ancient Luwian language or the Hebrew root *‘aden* (עדן) meaning "delight" or "paradise." It is used in Turkish culture as a feminine name referencing the city of Adana in Turkey, and occasionally in Hebrew-speaking or Jewish contexts as a variant of Eden, though it lacks strong historical or religious prominence.
Adana currently ranks #14,967 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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