Adonis Name Meaning
The name Adonis comes from Greek Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Adonis below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Adonis Name Meaning
Greek MythologyFrom the Semitic Adonai, which means "lord". In Greek myth Adonis was a handsome young shepherd killed while hunting a wild boar. The anemone flower is said to have sprung from his blood. Because he...
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