Noah Blackwell

By Noah Blackwell
Modern Naming Trends Expert

Updated on September 05, 2024

Adena

US Popularity Rank: 12399

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Decoration; Slender, delicate; Wealthy friend; Pleasure, delight

Adena is a feminine name with a spectrum of uplifting meanings, mainly of Hebrew origin but also from Old English. Adena is a form of Adina, the name of a soldier in the Old Testament or Hebrew Bible. Adena is also considered a variation of the Old English Edina, meaning “wealthy friend, pleasure, delight,” and “from Edinburgh.” If baby is the light of your life, a name with so many positive meanings will always remind them of just that. Whether you wish to share your faith with baby or celebrate their Scottish ancestry, a lyrical name like Adena offers a familiar yet unique appellation.

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