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Name Origin

Edna is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'delight' or 'pleasure'. It is a diminutive form of the name Edinah.

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Famous People

Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892-1950)

Poet and playwright

  • Pulitzer Prize for Poetry (1923)
  • Known for her feminist themes and passionate verse

Edna Lewis (1916-2006)

Chef and cookbook author

  • Pioneered Southern cuisine
  • Authored several influential cookbooks

Edna Mode

Fictional fashion designer (The Incredibles)

  • Iconic character in Pixar films

Edna Ferber (1885-1968)

Novelist, playwright

  • Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (1925)
  • Known for novels like 'So Big', 'Show Boat' and 'Giant'

Edna Manley (1900-1987)

Artist, sculptor

  • Pioneer of modern Jamaican art
  • Known for her sculptures inspired by the human form and Jamaican culture

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