Adena

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.

Pronounced uh-DEE-nuh.

As of October 2026, Adena ranked #13230 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1794 in 1902.