Adina means delicate or gentle — from the Hebrew. In the Bible, Adina is one of David's mighty warriors — the most delicate-named warrior in scripture. L'elisir d'amore's Adina is one of opera's most charming heroines. Three syllables of the gentlest-named mighty warrior, Donizetti-opera charm, and the biblical paradox of delicacy in battle.
Adina comes from the Hebrew meaning delicate. Paradoxically, Adina is one of David's mighty warriors. Donizetti's Adina is one of opera's most charming heroines.
Adina remains a beloved choice, ranking #1539 in the US. 7,183 babies have been named Adina since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Adina?
2024peak year
The name Adina reached its peak in 2024, with 163 registrations (ranked #1376). The name has actually been around since 1880 — over a century — though it took until recently to find its widest audience. Since the peak, the name has eased to well outside the top 1,000 (around #1539) today, averaging about 142 new babies per year. Adina's usage has held roughly steady recently. Across all years on record, approximately 7,183 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Adina's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — gentle-warrior seeking. People named Adina tend to be delicate, mighty, and gifted at being the most gently named warrior in any army.
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