Pronunciation: [ˈiːdɪθ fɹˈaŋk] (IPA) 
Edith Frank is a name commonly known as the mother of Anne Frank, the famous author of the diary of a young girl. The spelling of "Edith Frank" in IPA phonetic transcription is /ˈiːdɪθ fræŋk/. The "e" in "Edith" is pronounced as the long "ee" sound, while the "th" is pronounced as a voiceless "th" sound. The "a" in "Frank" is pronounced as the short "a" sound, and the "nk" is pronounced as a nasal "ng" sound.
Edith Frank, born on January 16, 1900, was a German woman of Jewish descent who gained recognition primarily for her association with her famous daughter, Anne Frank. Edith Frank was the mother of Anne Frank and Margot Frank, and the wife of Otto Frank.
Edith was born in Aachen, Germany, and grew up in a middle-class Jewish family. She married Otto Frank in 1925 and lived a comfortable life in Frankfurt, Germany, where Otto ran his family's business. However, their tranquil life was disrupted by the rise of the Nazi Party and the persecution of Jews.
In order to escape the discrimination and threats faced by Jews in Germany, the Frank family moved to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in 1933. They hoped to find safety and build a new life there. Unfortunately, their hopes were shattered with the invasion of the Netherlands by Nazi Germany in 1940.
During their time in hiding in the Secret Annex, Edith Frank played a crucial role in supporting and nurturing her daughters, particularly Anne. She provided her children with a source of comfort and stability amidst the oppressive conditions they endured while hiding from the Nazis. Tragically, Edith Frank's time in hiding was cut short when she and her family were discovered by the Gestapo in August 1944 and transported to concentration camps.
Edith Frank is remembered for her unwavering strength, love, and resilience while facing unspeakable adversity. Her tragic fate, along with the rest of her family, serves as a reminder of the horrific consequences of the Holocaust.
The name "Edith Frank" does not have an etymology on its own because it is a combination of two separate names.
The word "Edith" is derived from the Old English name "Eadgyth" or "Edgith", which is composed of the elements "ead", meaning "wealth" or "prosperity", and "gyth", meaning "battle". The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world through its association with Saint Edith of Wilton, an Anglo-Saxon nun.
On the other hand, "Frank" is a surname of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word "franc", meaning "free" or "free man". The name was often used to describe someone who belonged to the Frankish people, a West Germanic tribe that played a significant role in European history.
