Adoniah
ah-doe-NI-yah
Adoniah is a unisex name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A Hebrew name meaning 'my lord is Jehovah'. In the Bible, Adonijah was the fourth son of King David.”. It currently ranks #12145 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2014.
What Adoniah Means
“A Hebrew name meaning 'my lord is Jehovah'. In the Bible, Adonijah was the fourth son of King David.”
The Story of Adoniah
This name carries the weight of ancient kings and divine pronouncements, a powerful echo from history's most resonant tales.
Adoniah is a distinguished Hebrew name meaning 'my lord is Yahweh.' It is most famously associated with Adonijah, the fourth son of King David in the Bible, who sought the throne of Israel, lending the name a historical gravitas.
For your child, Adoniah suggests a spirit of strong conviction and loyalty. You see someone who is confident, perhaps a natural leader, who holds their beliefs with a steadfast resolve and a deep sense of purpose.
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The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Adonijah
Son of King David in the Bible
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Peak Year
#14 in 2014
Total Births
104
First Recorded
2007
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