"Evadne" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek Εὐάδνη (Euádnē). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|Εὐάδνη}} Ancient Greek Εὐάδνη (Euádnē) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Evadne
  1. A female given name from Ancient Greek. Wikipedia link: Evadne Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Evadne-en-name-G1A8salx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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