Enna
Old Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Enna
Enna derives from the Irish name Éanna, meaning "bright" or "shining," with roots in Old Irish linguistic tradition.
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Etymology
Enna derives from the Irish name Éanna, meaning "bright" or "shining," with roots in Old Irish linguistic tradition. The name is primarily used in Irish and Celtic cultures, with historical significance in Irish mythology and Christianity, notably borne by Saint Éanna of Aran Islands in early medieval Ireland.
Enna currently ranks #6,393 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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