Adonai
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Adonai
The name 'Adonai' means "my Lord" in Hebrew, derived from the root *'dn* (אדן) meaning "lord" or "master." It is used in Judaism as a reverential substitute for the Tetragrammaton (YHWH) during prayer and scripture reading, and is also adopted in Christianity to refer to God.
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Etymology
The name 'Adonai' means "my Lord" in Hebrew, derived from the root *'dn* (אדן) meaning "lord" or "master." It is used in Judaism as a reverential substitute for the Tetragrammaton (YHWH) during prayer and scripture reading, and is also adopted in Christianity to refer to God.
Adonai currently ranks #1,942 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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