Edith
/ˈeːdɪt/feminine
Edith is a German female given name. If unsure, use Edith. Wiktionary also lists Edit.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Edith | /ˈeːdɪt/ | feminine |
| Edit | feminine |
Edith is a feminine given name used for women.
Which one should you use?
The forms Edith and Edit are both feminine versions of the name. Edith is the default form.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈeːdɪt/
Did you know?
- The name's presence in Germany is a linguistic footprint of the 'Anglomania' period, where English customs and names became fashionable among the German upper classes.
- In German, names ending in 'th' like Edith are rare, as the 'th' spelling is almost exclusively found in loanwords or archaic forms.
- Although it sounds like a traditional German name, Edith is actually a relatively recent import from English that entered the German language during the 19th century.
Examples in context
- Das ist Edith, meine Frau.This is Edith, my wife.This sentence is useful for introducing someone named Edit.Tatoeba #1340078 by Esperantostern, translation #13010271 by araneo
- Edithchen, komm her und sieh, was ich gefunden habe!Edithchen, come here and see what I found!
- Ich kenne eine Edith.I know an Edith.
- Ist Edith heute im Büro?Is Edith in the office today?
Example conversation
Maximilian and Julia are talking about a mutual friend.
- MaximilianWann kommt Edith?When is Edith coming?
- JuliaSie kommt in einer Stunde.She is coming in one hour.
- MaximilianIst sie allein?Is she alone?
- JuliaNein, sie bringt ihren Bruder mit.No, she is bringing her brother along.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “edith” translations and entries Edith, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Edith, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
