Adonis
lord (Phoenician/Greek)
Adonis is a other / spanish boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #392 (18,006 records), 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
lord (Phoenician/Greek)
The name Adonis is rooted in classical Greek mythology as a youth celebrated for his extreme beauty, derived from the Semitic title 'adon' meaning lord. In the Philippines, the name has been adopted as a standard male given name across various generations, appreciated both for its classical resonance and its common association with handsome appearance.
Derived from the Greek mythology figure Adonis, which itself traces back to the Semitic/Phoenician word 'adon' meaning 'lord'. It entered the Philippines through classical Western naming traditions during the Spanish and American periods.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to nicknames such as Don, Don-don, or Adon. In Philippine culture, the word 'adonis' is also colloquially used as a synonym for an exceptionally handsome man.
Related forms
- Adonis Spanish
- Adonis Greek
- Adonis French
Adonis with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Adonis
How do I use Adonis with two Filipino surnames?
Adonis is the given name. The full name is Adonis + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Adonis a common boy name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #392 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.