Adoniah is a Hebrew name that means "my Lord is Yahweh". It is a masculine name that has been used since biblical times. In the Bible, Adoniah was the fourth son of King David and was known for his good looks and ambition to become king. However, his plans were thwarted by his father and younger brother Solomon was chosen as the next king instead.
The pronunciation of Adoniah is ah-doh-NYE-ah. The name is composed of two Hebrew words: "Adonai" which means "Lord" and "Yah" which is a shortened form of Yahweh, the Hebrew name for God. The name Adoniah has been used by various cultures and religions throughout history, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Adoniah is a name that has been predominantly used for boys, although it can also be used for girls. It is a name that has been popular among Jewish families and has been used in various forms throughout history, including Adonijah, Adonijahu, and Adonijam. The name has also been used in literature and pop culture, including in the book "The Chronicles of Narnia" by C.S. Lewis, where it is the name of a character who is a loyal servant of Aslan.
Adoniah has the following similar or variant Names
- Adonijah |
- Adonijahu |
- Adoniahua |
- Adoniyahu |
- Adoniyahua