Adlai

Adlai meaning and name origin

Adlai \a-dlai, ad-lai\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Adlai), is pronounced AD-lay. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Adlai is "God is just". Aramaic contracted form of the Hebrew name Adaliah. Also possibly means "ornament" in Hebrew. Biblical name borne by a very minor character, the father of one of King David's herdsmen. Made famous in the 20th century by the presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson.

Adlai has 6 variant forms: Ad, Addie, Addy, Adley, Atlee and Atli.

Baby names that sound like Adlai are Adal, Adael, Adel, Adil, Adiel, Adeel, Adulio, Atley, Atlea, Atila and Audley.

Popularity of Adlai

Adlai is not a popular first name for men and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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