"The name Adriah appears in the biblical narrative."
Scripture (KJV)
Biblical Name · Hebrew/Greek Origin
Adriah Meaning in the Bible
Adriah
girl
Adriah means "Rich or dark", a girl's name of Hebrew/Greek origin. Adriah appears in the King James Bible, and Scripture is the passage most often tied to it. The name Adriah, meaning 'Rich or dark,' carries spiritual significance in the biblical tradition.
Is Adriah in the Bible?
Yes — Adriah (spelled Adria in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible, including Scripture.
Pronunciation:/AY-dree-ah/
OriginHebrew/Greek
MeaningRich or dark
What does Adriah mean?
Adriah is a girl name of Hebrew/Greek origin meaning "Rich or dark". Adriah is a biblical name meaning 'Rich or dark.' This name appears in Scripture and reflects aspects of Gods character and His purposes for His people.
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What does Adriah mean in the Bible?
Adriah means "Rich or dark" and is a name of Hebrew/Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Adriah is a biblical name meaning 'Rich or dark.' This name appears in Scripture and reflects aspects of Gods character and His purposes for His people.
Where does Adriah appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Adriah 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 Adriah?
Adriah has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
What is the spiritual meaning of Adriah?
The name Adriah, meaning 'Rich or dark,' carries spiritual significance in the biblical tradition.
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Names like Adriah
Other Hebrew/Greek biblical names that share the spirit of "Rich or dark" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Adriah
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Jude
boy
"Praised; To give thanks"
Adriah & Jude
Tobias
boy
"God is good; The LORD is my good"
Adriah & Tobias
Tobias
boy
"God is good; Goodness of God"
Adriah & Tobias
Emmaus
unisex
"Warm springs"
Adriah & Emmaus
Jairus
boy
"He will enlighten; He awakens"
Adriah & Jairus
Jairus
boy
"He will enlighten; God enlightens"
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Adriah name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Adriah (spelled Adria in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible, including Scripture.
Adriah means "Rich or dark." It is a Hebrew/Greek name. The King James Bible uses it in Scripture, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew/Greek. Adriah comes into English from Hebrew/Greek and carries the sense "Rich or dark." It appears in the King James Bible, including Scripture.
Common questions about the name Adriah
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Adriah?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Adriah?
You can read every verse where Adriah 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.