"The name Adoniram appears in the biblical narrative."
Scripture (KJV)
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Adoniram Meaning in the Bible
Adoniram
boy
Adoniram means "My lord is exalted", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Adoniram appears in the King James Bible, and Scripture is the passage most often tied to it. The name Adoniram, meaning 'My lord is exalted', carries spiritual significance rooted in Scripture.
Is Adoniram in the Bible?
Yes — Adoniram appears in the King James Bible, including Scripture.
Pronunciation:/ad-oh-NY-ram/
OriginHebrew
MeaningMy lord is exalted
What does Adoniram mean?
Adoniram is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "My lord is exalted". The superintendent of forced labor under David and Solomon.
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What does Adoniram mean in the Bible?
Adoniram means "My lord is exalted" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Where does Adoniram appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Adoniram is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Scripture. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What are the variants and nicknames of Adoniram?
Adoniram has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
What is the spiritual meaning of Adoniram?
The name Adoniram, meaning 'My lord is exalted', carries spiritual significance rooted in Scripture.
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Names like Adoniram
Other Hebrew biblical names that share the spirit of "My lord is exalted" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Adoniram
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Elizabeth
girl
"God is my oath"
Adoniram & Elizabeth
Seraphina
girl
"Burning one; Fiery angel"
Adoniram & Seraphina
Abigail
girl
"Father's joy; Source of joy"
Adoniram & Abigail
Abigail
girl
"Father of joy"
Adoniram & Abigail
Abilene
girl
"Meadow; Grassy place"
Adoniram & Abilene
Abilene
girl
"Meadow; Land of grass; Green pasture"
Adoniram & Abilene
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Adoniram name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Adoniram appears in the King James Bible, including Scripture.
Adoniram means "My lord is exalted." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in Scripture, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Adoniram comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "My lord is exalted." It appears in the King James Bible, including Scripture.
Common questions about the name Adoniram
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Adoniram?
You can read every verse where Adoniram 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.