What is the origin of the name Etna?

Etna is a name of Italian and Greek origin. It is often classified as a place, nature name.

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Etna is a 2-syllable name. Use the pronunciation button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.

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Q: What does the name Etna mean?

Etna means "From Mount Etna in Sicily, the famous volcano whose name may derive from Greek 'aitho' meaning I burn.".

From Mount Etna in Sicily, the famous volcano whose name may derive from Greek 'aitho' meaning I burn.

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