Adanna - girls name

Adanna name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 67%

Adanna name meaning:

The name Adanna is of Nigerian origin and holds a significant meaning. Adanna is derived from the Igbo language, spoken by the Igbo people of Nigeria. In Igbo culture, names often carry deep meanings and reflect the aspirations, values, or circumstances surrounding the child's birth.

The name Adanna is a combination of two Igbo words: "Ada," meaning "first daughter" or "firstborn," and "na," which translates to "from" or "of." Therefore, Adanna can be interpreted as "the first daughter" or "firstborn daughter" in Igbo society. This name carries a sense of honor, as being the first daughter often holds a special place within the family and community.

Adanna is a name that signifies strength, leadership, and responsibility. It reflects the high regard given to firstborn daughters in Igbo families. The name holds the hope that the child will grow up to embody these qualities and be a source of pride for her family.

Origin: African

Her father's daughter. (Nigerian).

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Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 1866 out of 5581

15 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    1319
  • 5yrs

    891
  • 1yr

    -248

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

Historical popularity of Adanna

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