Adonise
Phoenician · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Adonise
Adonise is a variant of Adonis, derived from the Phoenician god Adon (meaning "lord" or "master"), which passed into Greek mythology as Adonis, a figure associated with rebirth and vegetation cycles.
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Etymology
Adonise is a variant of Adonis, derived from the Phoenician god Adon (meaning "lord" or "master"), which passed into Greek mythology as Adonis, a figure associated with rebirth and vegetation cycles. The name is used primarily in Christian and Jewish contexts, with historical significance in classical Mediterranean cultures where Adonis worship involved spring festivals celebrating renewal and fertility.
Adonise currently ranks #1,314 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1911.
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