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Adonay

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-doh-NY /ˌɑ.doʊˈnaɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Adonai, 'my Lord, the Lord' — a sacred name of God, used as a Latino given nameMedium

In 30 seconds: My Lord: Adonay is the Hebrew Adonai — a sacred name of God, used devoutly as a given name in Latino families. Reverent, bold, and meaningful.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Spanish

MeaningFrom Hebrew Adonai, 'my Lord, the Lord' — a sacred name of God, used as a Latino given name

U.S. rank (2025)#4858 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 554

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Adonay comes from Hebrew Adonai, 'my Lord, the Lord' — a sacred title of God. Used as a reverent given name in Latino families, it carries deep devotion.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, my-Lord at the root, and reverent.

Did you know? Adonai means 'my Lord' in Hebrew — a sacred name of God; Adonay is used as a devout given name in Latin America.

Overall data confidence 72%

Hebrew references — Adonai — etymology

Variations

AdonaiAdonahi

Nicknames

Adon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adonay mean?

Adonay is Hebrew for 'my Lord' — a sacred name of God.

How do you pronounce Adonay?

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

Is Adonay a boy or girl name?

Adonay is a boy's name.

How popular is Adonay?

Adonay is a rare name in the U.S.