Adajah

Adajah is originally a masculine first name, but it is now primarily used as a feminine name. It is derived from ʿAḏaya (עֲדָיָה) and carries the meaning 'God's jewel' or 'God has adorned Himself'.

What does the name Adajah mean?

Adajah is a name that has its roots in the masculine form but is predominantly given to girls today. The meaning of the name is 'God's jewel' or 'God has adorned Himself'. This meaning comes from two ancient Hebrew elements: ʿaḏa (עָדָה), which means 'to adorn' or 'to embellish', and yah (יָהּ), which stands for 'the Hebrew God'. The name is found in the Old Testament, and there are various variants such as Adaiah, Adaya, and Adayjah.

Where does the name Adajah come from?

The name Adajah is both a masculine and a feminine first name with ancient Hebrew origins, carrying the meaning 'God's jewel'. The ancient Hebrew elements consist of ʿaḏa (עָדָה), which means 'to adorn' or 'to embellish', and yah (יָהּ), which stands for 'the Hebrew God'. The language of the name is Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Adajah?

The pronunciation of the name Adajah is three syllables and fluid. It is typically pronounced as 'A-da-jah' [aˈdaːdʒa], starting with an open 'a' sound. The middle syllable receives a clear, warm emphasis, and the gentle '-jah' at the end provides a harmonious conclusion. Thus, Adajah conveys a friendly, modern, and soft impression, with a pleasant sound effect.

Popularity

In Germany, Adajah is considered a rare first name and has not appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its best placement in the USA was in 2001 at 9,351st place. From 1930 to 2024, Adajah was used as a first name in the USA approximately 80 times, ranking it at 7,244th place. In the last ten years, there have been no registrations of the name in the USA.