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Adonis

Adonis is a baby boy name of Greek origin. Fans of Greek mythology will recognize the tale about the mortal man who fell head-over-heels for Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. Though Adonis found himself smitten, he was also admired and envied by many for his ravishing features and excellent hunting skills. Today, this name directly translates to “extremely good looking” and “handsome.” A perfect description for baby Adonis, indeed.
Greek Male
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Meaning

Extremely good looking, handsome

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Pronunciation

ah-DON-is

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Traits

  • Charming
  • Confident
  • Stylish
  • Charismatic

Compatibility

Adonis pairs well with classic and timeless names for siblings, adding a modern touch. As a middle name, it complements shorter first names. This name works beautifully in a variety of cultural and stylistic contexts, exuding a sense of sophistication and uniqueness.

Charming Confident Stylish Charismatic

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Adonis Stevenson

Adonis Stevenson

Athlete

Born: September 22, 1977 · Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Portrait of Adonis Georgiades

Adonis Georgiades

Politician

Born: February 14, 1972 · Athens, Greece

Portrait of Adonis Bosso

Adonis Bosso

Model

Born: February 3, 1990 · Ivory Coast

Portrait of Adonis Thomas

Adonis Thomas

Basketball Player

Born: March 25, 1993 · Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Portrait of Adonis Puentes

Adonis Puentes

Musician

Born: March 14, 1974 · Artemisa, Cuba

Portrait of Adonis Creed

Adonis Creed

Fictional Boxer (Portrayed by Michael B. Jordan)

Born: November 11, 1986 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Adonis Original form
  • Άδωνις Greek
  • Адоніс Ukrainian
  • 阿多尼斯 Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Arabic
  • Japanese
  • Hindi
  • Georgian
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • أدونيس (Adonis) Arabic
  • アドニス (Adonisu) Japanese
  • अदोनिस (Adonis) Hindi
  • ადონისი (Adonisi) Georgian
  • 아도니스 (Adoniseu) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Adonis

What does Adonis mean?
Extremely good looking, handsome
What is the origin of Adonis?
Adonis has Greek origins.
Is Adonis popular?
Adonis has been viewed 64 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Adonis?
Similar names include Serenity, Zuriel, Morgan, Aquilina, Victory.
How do you pronounce Adonis?
Adonis is pronounced ah-DON-is.

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