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     • Adrian is primarily a personal name derived from the Latin Hadrianus, which means "from the Adriatic Sea". It is commonly used as a first name for boys in English, Spanish, Romanian, and other languages.
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   What is the English meaning of Adrian?

   • The English meaning of Adrian is ‘wealthy’ or ‘dark one.’ Similarly, its Hispanic meaning is ‘wealthy’ or ‘dark one.’ Although its variant spellings Adriana or Adrienne are also applicable for girls, Adrian was primarily used in the southern French and German-speaking regions of Europe before reaching the shores of America.

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   Where did the name Adrian come from?

   • Adrian is a form of the Latin given name Adrianus or Hadrianus. Its ultimate origin is most likely via the former river Adria from the Venetic and Illyrian word adur, meaning "sea" or "water". The Adria was until the 8th century BC the main channel of the Po River into the Adriatic Sea but ceased to exist before the 1st century BC.

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   Is Adrian a boy or a girl name?

   • Gender: Adrian is most commonly used as a boy name but is used as a girl name as well. The feminine variation is Adriana or Adrienne. Although many baby names are separated by gender, Parents believes gender need not play a role in your name selection process. Instead, it’s important to select a name that you feel suits your new baby the best.

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   Why is Adrian a popular name?

   • The popularity of the masculine name Adrian likely correlated with a couple of pop-cultural references. From 2002 to 2009, Adrian Monk was the title character of an award-winning television series called Monk. The actor who played Adrian was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award each year of the series' eight-year run.

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   How many popes have borne the name Adrian?

   • Several saints and six popes have borne this name, including the only English pope, Adrian IV, and the only Dutch pope, Adrian VI. As an English name, it has been in use since the Middle Ages. ^ Adrian Room, Brewer's Dictionary of Names, p.7.

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   How did Hadrian get his name?

   • Emperor Hadrian 's family was named after the city or region of Adria/Hadria, now Atri, in Picenum, which most likely started as an Etruscan or Greek colony of the older harbor city of the same name. Several saints and six popes have borne this name, including the only English pope, Adrian IV, and the only Dutch pope, Adrian VI.

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3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionAdrian - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes ...

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   Definition of Adrian in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does the adjective Adrian mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective Adrian . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

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6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishADRIAN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   noun. a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “from Hadria,” an ancient city in northern Italy. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC. Modified entries © 2019 by Penguin Random House LLC and HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.

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   Jun 11, 2024 · Adrian Name Meaning. Adrian is often used as a gender-neutral name. Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name.

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    Its ultimate origin is most likely via the former river Adria from the Venetic and Illyrian word adur, meaning "sea" or "water". [1][2] The Adria was until the 8th century BC the main channel of the Po River into the Adriatic Sea but ceased to exist before the 1st century BC.