Ador
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ador
The given name 'Ador' likely derives from the Hebrew root 'אָדוֹר' (ador), meaning "splendor" or "glory," or alternatively from the Latin "adorare" meaning "to adore." It is used primarily in Hebrew-speaking and Jewish communities, with rare historical usage as a short form of names like Adoram in the Hebrew Bible, where Adoram was an official under King David and King Rehoboam.
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Etymology
The given name 'Ador' likely derives from the Hebrew root 'אָדוֹר' (ador), meaning "splendor" or "glory," or alternatively from the Latin "adorare" meaning "to adore." It is used primarily in Hebrew-speaking and Jewish communities, with rare historical usage as a short form of names like Adoram in the Hebrew Bible, where Adoram was an official under King David and King Rehoboam.
Ador currently ranks #12,186 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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