"Eda" meaning in English

See Eda in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /iː.də/
Etymology: From Old English ead (“riches”), also short for compound given names beginning thus, particularly Edith. Etymology templates: {{der|en|ang|ead||riches}} Old English ead (“riches”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Eda
  1. A female given name from Old English. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Eda-en-name-HgDXx4F5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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