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Eithne as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Eithne

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The baby name Eithne is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EN-ya (EN-yuh) /ˈɛn.jə/,ETH-na (ETH-nuh) /ˈɛθnə/.

Eithne is Irish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Irish
Pronunciation: EN-ya (EN-yuh) /ˈɛn.jə/,ETH-na (ETH-nuh) /ˈɛθnə/

What is the meaning of the name Eithne ?

The baby name Eithne is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EN-ya (EN-yuh) /ˈɛn.jə/,ETH-na (ETH-nuh) /ˈɛθnə/.

Eithne is Irish in Origin.

Eithne (Irish Éithne) is a classic Gaelic feminine name rooted in Old Irish eithne, “kernel, grain, seed,” evoking the idea of essence or life-giving core. It appears throughout early Irish tradition: borne by several saints (including the mother of St Columba) and by legendary figures such as Ethniu/Eithne, mother of the god Lugh, and Eithne Tháebfhota in medieval lore. The name was well-attested in the annals and remained in use in Gaelic-speaking communities before a 19th–20th century revival.

Pronounced variously as EN-ya or ETH-na depending on region, Éithne has produced several anglicized forms and variants: Enya (popularized globally by the singer), Ethna/Ethne, and, historically in Ireland, Ena and even Edna despite different origins. Modern bearers often prefer the acute-accent spelling Éithne. The meaning and ancient pedigree give the name a quiet strength balanced by its lyrical sound.

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Eithne – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2013 #1 969
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
United States Girls 2007 #952 5 10,181
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928

Eithne is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
AE
Scotland, United Kingdom
HK
MU

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People also ask about Eithne

Eithne is predominantly a girl's name.
Eithne is a 2 syllable name, pronounced EN-ya (EN-yuh) /ˈɛn.jə/,ETH-na (ETH-nuh) /ˈɛθnə/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Eithne, Eithna, Ethne, Ethna, Éithne and Enya.
Across languages, Eithne has these equivalents: Enya (anglicized), Ethna (anglicized spelling), Edna (occasionally used as an anglicized form).
Yes, very popular — Eithne ranked #1 in Ireland in 2013, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Eithne ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2013).
Eithne's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2003 to #1 in 2013 in Ireland.