Edwena
Old English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Edwena
The name 'Edwena' means "rich friend" or "blessed friend," derived from the Old English elements *ead* (wealth, fortune) and *wine* (friend).
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Etymology
The name 'Edwena' means "rich friend" or "blessed friend," derived from the Old English elements *ead* (wealth, fortune) and *wine* (friend). It is a feminine variant of Edwin, used primarily in English-speaking cultures with no specific religious affiliation, and has no notable historical figures or widespread usage beyond occasional 19th-century revival.
Edwena currently ranks #8,362 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1928.
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