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Edna

American  
[ed-nuh] / ˈɛd nə /

noun

  1. a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “rejuvenation, rebirth.”


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"We're going to enjoy it as much as we can, even if it's just for today," said Edna Morales, 41, who arrived Friday from northern Mexico with her husband to celebrate their wedding anniversary.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026

That assumes successful commissioning and ramp-up at the Edna May processing plant, and the Lake Johnston plant, which has a capacity of 3.2 million tons of ore.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

She did it against Spain on Tuesday, as England held on to a significant 1-0 win in part thanks to her acrobatic save, denying Edna Imade late on.

From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026

Edna Foa, a clinical psychologist, died March 24 at 88, had pioneered prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026

"I wish Bill had been here," Edna said.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway

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