Eden
delight, pleasure (Hebrew)
Eden is a biblical / english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 225, with 34,915 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
delight, pleasure (Hebrew)
Derived from the biblical Garden of Eden, the name has long been used in Christian naming traditions across the English- and Spanish-speaking worlds. In the Philippines, it was reinforced during both the Spanish colonial period (often stressed on the second syllable as Edén) and the American period in its English pronunciation.
Eden derives from the Hebrew word 'eden', meaning 'delight' or 'pleasure', famously referencing the Garden of Eden in the Book of Genesis.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as a standalone female name or combined into compounds like Maria Eden or Eden Rose. Common nicknames include Den, Dens, and Ed. It also holds strong domestic brand recognition due to Eden Cheese.
Related forms
- Edén Spanish
- Éden French
- Eden Hebrew
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Eden with common surname pairs
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How do I use Eden with two Filipino surnames?
Eden is the given name. The full name is Eden + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Eden a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Eden is number 225, with 34,915 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.