Adanya
Meaning of Adanya
Adanya is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, combining adon (“lord”) and yah (“God”) to convey a meaning akin to “God’s sovereign judgment.” Pronounced uh-DAN-yuh (əˈdæn.jə) in English, it pairs phonetic clarity with etymological depth, appealing to parents who seek a name that feels both classical and refreshingly uncommon. In the United States, Adanya has consistently appeared in single-digit annual counts, ranking around the 900s and underscoring its quiet exclusivity. Over the past two decades, its modest fluctuations—from as few as five occurrences in 2004 to a peak of sixteen in 2015—reflect a sustained, if niche, interest in reviving ancient-rooted names without risking oversaturation. With fewer than twenty bearers in most years, it scarcely runs the risk of overstaffing any preschool classroom, achieving a distinctive balance between heritage and individuality.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as uh-DAN-yuh (/əˈdæn.jə/)
British English
- Pronunced as uh-DAN-yuh (/əˈdan.jə/)
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