Name meaning
Enya
may mean “kernel”
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Irish, English
- Spellings
- Enya · Eithne · Ena · Aine
- Form of
- Irish
- Say it
- EN-yah
- Letters
- 4
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Enya is the phonetic spelling of the Irish name Eithne, an old name of queens and saints in Irish legend. The Irish singer Enya made it famous worldwide. Eithne is often explained as kernel or fire, but sources differ.
Roots
Phonetic form of Irish Eithne.
Where it is used
Used in Ireland and worldwide since the 1980s.
Famous people named Enya
- Enya (born 1961), Irish singer
Enya name FAQ
What does the name Enya mean?
Enya may mean “kernel”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Phonetic form of Irish Eithne.
Where does the name Enya come from?
Enya is of Irish origin. Today it is used in Irish, English families.
How do you pronounce Enya?
Enya is usually pronounced EN-yah.
Is Enya a boy's or a girl's name?
Enya is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Enya?
Related spellings and forms include Eithne, Ena, Aine.
Who are famous people named Enya?
Enya (born 1961), Irish singer.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.