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Adonijah

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Adonijah is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Adonijah is a Hebrew name meaning 'my lord is Jehovah' or 'the Lord is my God'. It has biblical origins.”. It currently ranks #5881 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2014.

Letters8
Syllables5
OriginHebrew

What Adonijah Means

Adonijah is a Hebrew name meaning 'my lord is Jehovah' or 'the Lord is my God'. It has biblical origins.

The Story of Adonijah

This ancient Hebrew name, meaning 'my lord is Jehovah,' carried the weight of prophecy and leadership to your son.

Adonijah is a name steeped in ancient Hebrew tradition, stemming from the words 'Adonai' (my lord) and 'Yahweh' (Jehovah). Its literal meaning, 'my lord is Jehovah,' connects it directly to the monotheistic fervor of early Israel. The name appears in the Old Testament, most notably associated with a son of King David who sought the throne, giving it historical depth and a touch of regal ambition.

When you speak the name 'Adonijah' aloud, it resonates with a deep, almost spiritual authority, like a blessing whispered in a quiet sanctuary. It's a name for a son you sense will carry himself with a dignified presence and a quiet wisdom. You'll feel the gravity of it as you write it on his birth certificate, a name that suggests leadership and a profound connection to something greater.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Adonijah Welch

    First president of Iowa State University

Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#33 in 2014

Total Births

496

First Recorded

1982

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