Adonijah
/AA-D-OW-N-IY-Y-AA/
My Lord is the LORD, from Hebrew adon (lord, master) joined to Yah (the LORD), a confession that earthly authority bows to the divine. Borne by a son of King David who reached for the throne, the royal name carries both the weight of sovereignty and the danger of grasping at it.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Adonijah is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “My Lord is the LORD, from Hebrew adon (lord, master) joined to Yah (the LORD), a confession that earthly authority bows to the divine. Borne by a son of King David who reached for the throne, the royal name carries both the weight of sovereignty and the danger of grasping at it.”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
Adonijah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "My Lord is the LORD, from Hebrew adon (lord, master) joined to Yah (the LORD), a confession that earthly authority bows to the divine. Borne by a son of King David who reached for the throne, the royal name carries both the weight of sovereignty and the danger of grasping at it." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Beyond its Jewish heritage, Adonijah is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among American, European, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Adonijah carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Adonijah's Hebrew roots
Many Jewish names carry Hebrew roots and a story from the Torah or tradition (Hebrew). Adonijah means “My Lord is the LORD, from Hebrew adon (lord, master) joined to Yah (the LORD), a confession that earthly authority bows to the divine. Borne by a son of King David who reached for the throne, the royal name carries both the weight of sovereignty and the danger of grasping at it.” — a name with heritage that runs deep.
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See Adonijah's full reading →What does Adonijah's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Adonijah resonates in either tradition.
Adonijah's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Adonijah's full reading →
Does Adonijah go with your family's names?
Adonijah breaks into 7 sounds: /AA-D-OW-N-IY-Y-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Adonijah sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Adonijah beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Adonijah — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Adonijah
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Adonijah
What does the name Adonijah mean?
Adonijah means "My Lord is the LORD, from Hebrew adon (lord, master) joined to Yah (the LORD), a confession that earthly authority bows to the divine. Borne by a son of King David who reached for the throne, the royal name carries both the weight of sovereignty and the danger of grasping at it.." It is a boy name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Adonijah a boy or girl name?
Adonijah is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Adonijah?
Adonijah is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish, Christian traditions, commonly among American, European, MiddleEastern families.
Is Adonijah a Jewish name?
Yes. Adonijah is a boy name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Adonijah mean in Hebrew?
Adonijah originates from Hebrew, where it means "My Lord is the LORD, from Hebrew adon (lord, master) joined to Yah (the LORD), a confession that earthly authority bows to the divine. Borne by a son of King David who reached for the throne, the royal name carries both the weight of sovereignty and the danger of grasping at it.."
What are common nicknames for Adonijah?
Common short forms of Adonijah include Adoni, Adon.
What is the numerology of Adonijah?
Adonijah has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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