"Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the Reubenites, and thirty with him."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Adina Meaning in the Bible
Adina
girl
Adina means "Gentle; Delicate; Adorned", a girl's name of Hebrew origin. Adina appears in the King James Bible, and 1 Chronicles 11:42 is the passage most often tied to it. Adina shows that gentleness and strength coexist — the mightiest warriors can carry the tenderest names.
Is Adina in the Bible?
Yes — Adina appears in the King James Bible, including 1 Chronicles 11:42.
Pronunciation:/ah-DEE-nuh/
OriginHebrew
MeaningGentle; Delicate; Adorned
What does Adina mean?
Adina is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gentle; Delicate; Adorned". Adina was one of David's mighty men from the tribe of Reuben. The name means 'gentle' or 'adorned' — a beautiful paradox of a warrior bearing a gentle name, reflecting that true strength includes tenderness.
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What does Adina mean in the Bible?
Adina means "Gentle; Delicate; Adorned" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Adina was one of David's mighty men from the tribe of Reuben. The name means 'gentle' or 'adorned' — a beautiful paradox of a warrior bearing a gentle name, reflecting that true strength includes tenderness.
Where does Adina appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Adina is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with 1 Chronicles 11:42. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What are the variants and nicknames of Adina?
Adina has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Adina?
Adina is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Adina?
Adina shows that gentleness and strength coexist — the mightiest warriors can carry the tenderest names.
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Adina name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Adina
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Adina?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Adina?
You can read every verse where Adina appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.