Edina is a female

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.The name Edina has its origins in the English language and holds meaning as a representation of a rich or prosperous friend. Throughout history, the name Edina has found usage in various contexts, showcasing its significance in different periods. In the past, Edina was predominantly associated with Old English nobility, reflecting the prestigious status of individuals bearing this name. Notably, Edina was encountered in historical records referring to individuals of wealth and influence, perhaps indicating a certain social standing or inheritance within their community. The name's connotation of prosperity and friendship rendered it desirable among those seeking to display opulence or establish strong alliances. In modern-day usage, Edina continues to be a registered first name and is found among individuals of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Although it may not be as prevalent as other popular names, Edina retains its distinct charm, evoking notions of affluence and companionship. It serves as a unique choice for parents looking to bestow upon their child a name steeped in history and meaningful symbolism. The enduring appeal of Edina in contemporary society is testament to the enduring allure of names that encapsulate wealth and friendship. https://www.ancestry.com/first-name-meaning/edina

Given names

Athletes

* Edina Dobi (born 1987), Hungarian volleyball player * Edina Füsti (born 1982), Hungarian race walker *

Edina Gallovits-Hall Klaudia Edina Gallovits-Hall (née Gallovits; born December 10, 1984) is a Romanian-born American former tennis player. Her career-high ranking of No. 54 she achieved on 28 April 2008. She represented Romania until April 2015, then started playi ...

(born 1984), Romanian tennis player * Edina Gangl (born 1990), Hungarian water polo goalkeeper *

Edina Knapek Edina Knapek (born 5 October 1977) is a Hungarian foil fencer, bronze medallist at the 2002 and 2005 World Championships, and team gold medallist at the 2007 European Championships. She competed in the women's individual and team foil events ...

(born 1977), Hungarian fencer * Edina Kocan (born 2002), Luxembourger footballer * Edina Kotsis (born 1990), Hungarian taekwondoist *

Edina Müller Edina Müller (born 28 June 1983) is a German 2.5 point wheelchair basketball player and KL1 canoeist. She played for ASV Bonn in the German wheelchair basketball league, and for the national team. As part of the German women's national whee ...

(born 1983), German wheelchair basketball player

Arts and literature

* Edina Altara (1898–1983), Italian illustrator, decorator and fashion designer *

Edina Balogh Edina Balogh (born July 14, 1984 in Budapest, Hungary) Hungarian actress, model, and beauty queen. Career She won Miss Hungary in 2003. She has been an actress since 2004. She was chosen as a character of the Hungarian soap opera A soap o ...

(born 1984), Hungarian actress, model, and beauty queen *

Edina Kulcsár Edina Kulcsár (born 23 December 1990) is a Hungarian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World Hungary 2014 and represented the country at Miss World 2014 where she was first runner-up. Pageantry Miss World Hungary 2014 ...

(born 1990), Hungarian actress, model, and beauty queen *

Edina Ronay Edina Maria Ronay FRSA (born 8 January 1943) is an Anglo-Hungarian fashion designer and former actress. She is the daughter of food critic Egon Ronay and the mother of actress/writer Shebah Ronay. In films and television from 1960, Ronay's numer ...

(born 1943), Hungarian fashion designer and former actress. *

Edina Szvoren Edina Szvoren (born 1974) is a Hungarian writer. She was born in Budapest and studied music at the Béla Bartók Music High School and the Franz Liszt Academy of Music. Books * ''Pertu'', 2010, Palatinus * ''Nincs, és ne is legyen'' (''There ...

(born 1974), Hungarian writer

Other

Edina Alves Batista Edina Alves Batista (born 10 January 1980) is a Brazilian association football referee. Career She was an official at two games in April 2018 at the 2018 Copa América Femenina held in Chile. She officiated several matches at the 2019 FIFA ...

(born 1980), Brazilian football referee *

Edina Leković Edina Leković is the inaugural Community Scholar in Residence with UCLA's Islamic Studies Program and the Fowler Museum, where is researching and sharing the history of Muslim Los Angeles. She also serves as the Executive Director of the Robert ...

, Montenegrin American academic *

Edina Papo Edina Papo, born Hadžirović, on 9 April 1958 in Sarajevo. She was the artistic director of the Sarajevo Ballet. As a choreographer and pedagogue, she has made great contributions to the redevelopment and renewal of ballet art in post-Bosnian ...

, Bosnian choreographer and pedagogue *

Edina Tóth Edina Tóth (born 11 March 1975) is a Hungarian politician currently serving as a Member of the European Parliament for Fidesz. Education Tóth graduated from Pázmány Péter Catholic University in 1998 and from Századvég School of Politic ...

, Hungarian politician

Singer

Edina Pop Dschinghis Khan (; "Genghis Khan") is a German Eurodisco pop band. It was originally formed in Munich in 1979 to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest with their song "Dschinghis Khan". The original group consisted of six members: Louis Hendrik ...

(born 1947), Hungarian-born German singer and 5th member of Dschinghis Khan

Fictional characters

Edina Monsoon Edina "Eddie" Margaret Rose Monsoon is one of the two main characters in the British television sitcom '' Absolutely Fabulous'', created and portrayed by comedian Jennifer Saunders. The founder and head of her own PR company, Edina consistent ...