Edén

Edén is the Spanish form of Eden and is used as a masculine given name, as well as appearing in place names and cultural contexts. The name is associated with the biblical Garden of Eden and carries connotations of paradise and beginning in many Spanish-speaking communities.

Etymology and usage: Edén derives from the Hebrew word eden, meaning "delight" or "paradise." In Spanish, the name is typically stressed on the last syllable, written with the acute accent as Edén. It has been adopted in modern times across various Spanish-speaking countries and is used primarily as a personal name, sometimes chosen for its biblical associations or as a cultural variant of Eden.

In addition to being a given name, Edén occurs in toponyms and literary or media contexts. Places or districts may use El Edén as a name, reflecting the symbolic appeal of the word as a paradisiacal or favorable location. The form with an accent helps distinguish it from the non-Spanish spellings found in other languages.

Variants and related forms include Eden in non-accented contexts, while Éden may appear in French-influenced settings. The name’s usage and popularity vary by country and era, and it can be found across contemporary and historical records in Spanish-language sources.