Meaning: Eldest daughter of the father
The story
Adanna is an Igbo name meaning “eldest daughter of the father.” It expresses a daughter’s place in the family; the fuller translation preserves the eldest-daughter nuance.
Nicknames
- Ada
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Adanna comes from Igbo.
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