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Adi
Pronounced AH-dee /ΛΙ.di/Medium
Meaning: Variously the Hebrew adi, 'a jewel; an ornament', and the Sanskrit adi, 'the first; the beginning'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Adi comes variously from the Hebrew adi, 'a jewel; an ornament', and the Sanskrit adi, 'the first; the beginning' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern, cross-cultural name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished).
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and South Asian families. Rare, a-jewel-or-the-first at the root, and modern.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Adi mean?
Adi is variously Hebrew 'a jewel; an ornament' and Sanskrit 'the first'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Adi?
It's said AH-dee /ΛΙ.di/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Adi a boy or girl name?
Adi is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Adi?
Adi is a rare name in the U.S.