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Adinah

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Pronounced uh-DEE-nuh /əˈdiː.nə/Medium

Meaning: Hebrew Adina, from a root meaning 'delicate, gentle, refined'. The -ah spelling is a common English rendering. A name used in the Hebrew Bible and in modern Israel.Medium

In 30 seconds: Gentle by definition: Adinah is Hebrew for 'delicate, gentle' (said 'uh-DEE-nuh').
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningHebrew Adina, from a root meaning 'delicate, gentle, refined'. The -ah spelling is a common English rendering. A name used in the Hebrew Bible and in modern Israel.
U.S. rank (2023)#13487 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 95

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119722023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adinah is a spelling of Adina, a Hebrew name meaning 'delicate' or 'gentle'. It has biblical footing and steady modern use among Jewish families. Soft in sound, clear in meaning, and easy to shorten to Adi (said 'uh-DEE-nuh').

In the U.S. it is rare for girls. Rare, gentle, and rooted.

Did you know? The Hebrew root behind Adinah means delicate and refined — a name whose sound matches its sense. It appears in the Hebrew Bible and remains in use in Israel today, which we note (said 'uh-DEE-nuh').
Overall data confidence 70%
References — Adinah — Hebrew Adina, 'delicate, gentle'; biblical and modern Israeli use

Variations

AdinaAdeena

Nicknames

AdiDina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adinah mean?

Adinah is Hebrew for 'delicate, gentle, refined'.

How do you pronounce Adinah?

It's said uh-DEE-nuh /əˈdiː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Adinah a boy or girl name?

Adinah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Adinah?

Adinah is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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