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Derived from the Hebrew word for 'slender,' 'delicate,' or 'gentle,' Adena describes a person with a refined and graceful spirit. It characterizes a personality that is inherently kind-hearted and elegant, suggesting a child who possesses both natural poise and a sensitive, empathetic soul.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,475 |
| Gender | Male (22% / 78%) |
| Peak year | 2006 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1996 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
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Notable People
Adena Friedman (Business Executive, CEO of Nasdaq) · Adena Halpern (Author, 'The Ten Best Days of My Life') · Adena Jacobs (Theater Director, 'The Bacchae') · Adena Miller (Actress, 'The Bold and the Beautiful') · Adena Williams Loston (Academic Administrator, President of St. Philip's College)
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