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Adonnis Pronunciation

Adonnis is pronounced ə-DON-is /əˈdɑn.ɪs/High

Meaning: Double-n spelling of Adonis, the beautiful youth of Greek myth, from Phoenician adon, 'lord'High

In 30 seconds: Beauty with a double-n bench press: Adonnis re-spells the mythic youth so handsome two goddesses fought over him. The root meaning is 'lord'; the gym posters write themselves.
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Origin HighGreek, Phoenician
MeaningDouble-n spelling of Adonis, the beautiful youth of Greek myth, from Phoenician adon, 'lord'
U.S. rank (2024)#3384 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births34 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 688

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319802024

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

History & Origin

Adonnis doubles the n of Adonis — the youth of Greek myth, gored by a boar and mourned into anemone flowers, whose name descends from Phoenician adon, 'lord' (cousin of Hebrew Adonai). The Creed films' Adonis Johnson and the name's dictionary sense ('an extremely handsome man') powered modern American use.

The double-n form adds custom plating to mythic bronze. It remains rare beside the rising Adonis.

Did you know? Adonis was so beautiful that Aphrodite and Persephone took their custody dispute to Zeus — who split the youth's year between love's goddess and the underworld's queen.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Adonis — etymology

Variations

AdonisAdonysAdoniss

Nicknames

DonDonny

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If you like Adonnis…

Adonis— the standard mythic spelling
Apollo— the fellow beauty-god name in modern use
Atlas— a companion mythology-muscle pick
Achilles— another Greek hero on current rosters

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Adonnis?

Adonnis is pronounced ə-DON-is (/əˈdɑn.ɪs/). Press play above to hear Adonnis said aloud.

How do you say Adonnis?

Adonnis is said ə-DON-is (/əˈdɑn.ɪs/). Press play above to hear Adonnis said aloud.

What does the name Adonnis mean?

Adonnis is a spelling of Adonis, the beautiful youth of Greek myth, from Phoenician adon, 'lord'.

Is Adonnis a boy or girl name?

Adonnis is a boy's name.

How popular is Adonnis?

Adonnis is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Adonis is the rising standard.

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