עֲדִינָה

Adina

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Adina is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Gentle, delicate”.

MeaningGentle, delicate
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
Written asעֲדִינָה
Pronunciationah-DEE-nah
TraditionJewish
Used inIsrael, United States, Romania

Meaning and origin of Adina

Adina comes from the Hebrew adin, meaning 'gentle', 'delicate' or 'refined'. In the Bible the masculine form Adina is a warrior of David's army in 1 Chronicles 11, but the name is now used almost entirely for girls. It is popular in Israel and among Jewish families worldwide, and it is also used in Romania, where it is a familiar girls' name; Donizetti's opera 'L'elisir d'amore' has a heroine called Adina.

Is Adina a Jewish name?

Adina is a Hebrew name used mostly by Jewish families. Its brief biblical appearance is as a man's name in 1 Chronicles.

How popular is Adina?

Well used in Israel and Jewish communities; also familiar in Romania.

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Spellings and variants of Adina

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Adina mean?

Adina means 'Gentle, delicate'. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Adina a Jewish name?

Adina is a Hebrew name used mostly by Jewish families. Its brief biblical appearance is as a man's name in 1 Chronicles.

How do you pronounce Adina?

Adina is pronounced ah-DEE-nah.

Is Adina a boy or girl name?

Adina is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.