Adena

Hebrew

"slender, delicate"

Adena Origin and Meaning

The name Adena is a girl's name.

Adena is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins and meanings. In Hebrew, it means 'delicate' or 'slender,' while it can also be connected to an ancient Native American culture called the Adena who lived in the Ohio Valley. In Germanic usage, it may derive from Adina, meaning 'noble' or 'gentle.' The name has a graceful, melodic quality with its soft consonants and flowing vowel sounds. While never extremely common, Adena has maintained consistent if modest usage throughout the decades, appreciated for its subtle elegance and cross-cultural appeal. The name strikes a balance between familiarity and distinctiveness—recognizable but not overused. Its varied etymological roots offer multiple layers of meaning, allowing the name to carry different significant associations depending on cultural context.

The name Adena in Pop Culture

• Adena El Amin is a recurring character on The Bold Type.
• Adena a character in Vacation.