Eda (given name)

Eda is a name that has arisen independently in multiple regions. Eda is a popular Turkish female first name, meaning manner, expression and affectation; derived from the Arabic word, adā (أداء). The name is also found in Old Norse, and subsequently, Old English language, with meaning "strive for wealth". Eda was a goddess in northern mythology, the Guardian of Time and Wealth. The name is also a variant of Edith, Edna and Hedwig. It is sometimes considered the shortened version of the male name Edwin. In the United States, Eda is a fairly common first name for women (#1953 out of 4276 in 1990) but an uncommon surname or last name. Eda and Edda were popular in Italy before the fall of Fascism, as Mussolini's daughter was named Edda. In Japan it is a common last name (see Eda (surname)).