About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Enda
- Variants
- Énda, Enda
- Stronghold region
- Connacht
Overview
A modern variant of Énda; borne by Saint Énda of Aran. Used in contemporary Ireland.
The story behind Éanna
Saint Éanna of Aran founded the first Aran monastery and is remembered as the father of Irish monasticism.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; 5th-century Irish saint.
Did you know?
His monastery on Inishmore was the school where Brendan, Ciarán and many other great Irish saints studied.
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