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Adonai

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Pronounced ah-doh-NYE /ˌɑː.doʊˈnaɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Adonai, 'my Lord' — a reverent name for God, spoken in place of the sacred name. Used here for a girl though it is more often a boy's name; the divine reference is noted reverently.Medium

In 30 seconds: A reverent Hebrew name for God: Adonai means 'my Lord' (said 'ah-doh-NYE'). More often a boy's name — we note the lean, and the sacred reference.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Adonai, 'my Lord' — a reverent name for God, spoken in place of the sacred name. Used here for a girl though it is more often a boy's name; the divine reference is noted reverently.
U.S. rank (2025)#7896 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 243

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220012025

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

Adonai comes from the Hebrew for 'my Lord,' a reverent title for God. Used as a personal name it is rare and weighty; it leans to boys, which we note, and its divine reference is honored with care (said 'ah-doh-NYE').

For girls it appears very rarely in the U.S. Rare, reverent, and strong.

Did you know? Adonai is Hebrew for 'my Lord' — a reverent name for God, spoken in place of the sacred name in Jewish tradition. As a given name it carries deep weight; it's used here for a girl, though more often for boys, which we note (said 'ah-doh-NYE').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Adonai — Hebrew 'my Lord'; name for God; reverent; boy-leaning

Variations

AdonayAdoniaAdona

Nicknames

AdaNai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adonai mean?

Adonai is Hebrew for 'my Lord' — a reverent name for God, which we note with care.

How do you pronounce Adonai?

It's said ah-doh-NYE /ˌɑː.doʊˈnaɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Adonai a boy or girl name?

Adonai is used for both, but more often for boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Adonai?

Adonai is rare for girls in the U.S.

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