Eldana comes from Ethiopian (Amharic) naming — often glossed 'fertile, abundant; a blessed one' (the precise meaning varies and is layered, which we flag). A soft, lyrical name across Ethiopia (also a town in Eritrea).

In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian families. Rare, fertile-or-abundant at the (glossed) root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Eldana is a popular Ethiopian (Amharic) name, often glossed 'fertile, abundant; a blessed one' (the gloss varies, which we note) — soft and lyrical.

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References — Eldana — gloss varies

Variations

EldaanaHeldana

Nicknames

Elda

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If you like Eldana…

Hana— another Ethiopian-popular name

Liya— a fellow Ethiopian girls' name

Jaiyana— shares Eldana's American roots

Xianna— another American name

Aluna— echoes that soft -na sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eldana mean?

Eldana is an Ethiopian name, often glossed 'fertile, abundant'; the gloss varies, which we note.

How do you pronounce Eldana?

It's said el-DAH-nah /ɛlˈdɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Eldana a boy or girl name?

Eldana is a girl's name.

How popular is Eldana?

Eldana is a rare name in the U.S.