Adonijah
Meaning of Adonijah
Adonijah is a traditional male name with its origins in Hebrew. It is pronounced as uh-DON-uh-jah (/əˈdɒnɪdʒə/) in English. Adonijah has a variation called Adonijam. This name has been given to baby boys in the United States since at least the 1980s, with varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent years, it has consistently been given to around 10-20 newborn boys annually, but it has never ranked among the top names in any specific year. Adonijah carries a sense of strength and nobility, making it an intriguing option for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their son.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as uh-DON-uh-jah (/əˈdɒnɪdʒə/)
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Notable People Named Adonijah
| Adonijah Reid is a Canadian soccer player currently playing for Pacific FC in the Canadian Premier League. |
| Adonijah Bidwell, the first minister of Housatonic Township No. 1, was a prominent figure in the formation of the Monterey, Massachusetts militia and participated in the Louisbourg expedition during the French and Indian War, leaving behind preserved sermons and diary entries that provide detailed insight into his life. |
