Edda

See also: edda and -edda

English

Etymology

Likely from Old Norse edda (great-grandmother). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. Judging by Wikipedia, opinions are divided

Proper noun

Edda

  1. A collection of Old Norse poems and tales from two medieval manuscripts found in Iceland.

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Faroese

Proper noun

Edda f

  1. a female given name

Usage notes

Matronymics

  • son of Edda: Edduson
  • daughter of Edda: Eddudóttir

Declension

Singular
Indefinite
Nominative Edda
Accusative Eddu
Dative Eddu
Genitive Eddu

German

Pronunciation

  • (file)

Proper noun

Edda

  1. (Norse mythology) Edda
  2. a female given name, shortened from Germanic compound names beginning with Ed- or Edel-

Icelandic

Proper noun

Edda f

  1. a female given name

Declension

Italian

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɛd.da/
  • Rhymes: -ɛdda
  • Hyphenation: Èd‧da

Proper noun

Edda f

  1. (Norse mythology) Edda
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