Adonay

Adonay Meaning & Origin

About Adonay
The name "Adonay" is a Hebrew name derived from the word "Adon," meaning "Lord" or "Master." It is a title used to refer to God in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the Old Testament. "Adonay" is often used as a substitute for the divine name YHWH, which is considered too sacred to be spoken aloud. It signifies reverence and acknowledges God's authority and sovereignty.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Adonay are male.

Adonay Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A3050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 D AA1 N EY0
🌐 IPA
/adonay*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Adonay in Braille

Here's how to represent Adonay in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Adonay in braille

How to Spell the Name Adonay in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Adonay using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Adonay in sign language

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