Name Adonis Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Adonis

Adonis is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Adonis?

Adonis is a name of the Roman and Greek mythology. He was the God of beauty, desire and vegetation and a lover of the Greek goddess Aphrodite and the Roman goddess Venus. Adonis was a handsome young shepherd killed by Ares or Mars and his blood became to the anemone flower.

What does the name Adonis mean?

Adonis means “lord” (from Phoenician “Adon”).

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