Enya

Enya Meaning & Origin

About Enya
The name "Enya" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "Eithne," meaning "kernel" or "grain." It is a feminine name that symbolizes purity, beauty, and strength. Enya is also associated with creativity and artistic expression, reflecting the musical career of the renowned Irish singer-songwriter Enya, who popularized the name globally.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Enya are female.

Enya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E500
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 N Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/enya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Enya in Braille

Here's how to represent Enya in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Enya in braille

How to Spell the Name Enya in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Enya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Enya in sign language

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