Ena 2 is a Croatian short form of Irena, which itself derives from Irene, ultimately from the Greek Εἰρήνη (Eirene), meaning "peace."In Croatian, as in several other languages, affectionate diminutives ending in -a are common; Ena 2 would have emerged as a simple, one-syllable variant, often used in intimate or familial contexts.The broader name Irena is borne across Slavic countries such as Slovenia, Croatia, and the Balkans, while the original Irene (also found in Greek, Russian, Bulgarian, and other forms via Irina) has deep historic and Orthodox Christian resonance. Notably, the ancient Greek goddess Eirene personified peace, one of the Horai, and several Christian saints carried the name. The Byzantine empress Irene (8th century) was a powerful figure who initiated the Second Council of Nicaea.Among related forms, the parallel Polish short form is Irenka, but Ena 2 stands out as especially short and distinct in Croatian usage.Meaning: "peace" (via Eirene/Irene)Origin: Greek via CroatianType: DiminutiveUsage: Croatia