Adonis

Adonis Meaning & Origin

About Adonis
The name Adonis is of Greek origin and its meaning is often associated with beauty and desire. In Greek mythology, Adonis was a handsome young man who was loved by the goddess Aphrodite. The name has come to symbolize youth, attractiveness, and allure, making it a popular choice for boys' names in various cultures.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Adonis are male.

Adonis Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -7.23% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATNS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A30502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 D AA1 N AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/əˈdɑnəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A352

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Adonis in Braille

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

The name Adonis in braille

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

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

The name Adonis in sign language

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