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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Adonis
Semitic
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Usage of the Name Adonis
Greek Mythology
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Meaning of the Name Adonis
The name Adonis is derived from the ancient Semitic word "Adonai" meaning "the Lord". In Greek mythology, Adonis was an ever-youthful god of rebirth and vegetation; he was the favorite of Aphrodite.
This mythological character was actually borrowed from the Northwest Semitic traditions.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Adonis Kyrou (1923 - 1985), a Greek film director;
Adonis, whose real name is Ali Ahmad Said Asbar (born 1930), a Syrian poet;
Adonis Jordan (born 1970), an American basketball player;
Adonis Shropshire (born 1977), an American songwriter and record producer.
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