"But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country."
Christian Name · Latin Origin
Adriana Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Adriana
girl
Adriana means "From Hadria; Dark one", a girl's name of Latin origin. The name Adriana does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Adriana represents the journey of faith — carried across seas and into new territories by God's guiding hand.
Is Adriana in the Bible?
No — the name Adriana does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "From Hadria; Dark one", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Adriana.
Pronunciation:/ah-dree-AN-ah/
OriginLatin
MeaningFrom Hadria; Dark one
What does Adriana mean?
Adriana is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "From Hadria; Dark one". Adriana derives from the Adriatic region. The early church spread throughout the Roman world, including regions around the Adriatic Sea. Paul's missionary journeys took him across these waters, bringing the Gospel to new lands.
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What does Adriana mean in the Bible?
Adriana means "From Hadria; Dark one" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Adriana derives from the Adriatic region. The early church spread throughout the Roman world, including regions around the Adriatic Sea. Paul's missionary journeys took him across these waters, bringing the Gospel to new lands. The name speaks of the faith that travels and transforms.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Adriana?
Adriana is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "From Hadria; Dark one" — not because Scripture names anyone Adriana.
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Which books of the Bible mention Adriana?
Adriana is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Adriana?
Adriana represents the journey of faith — carried across seas and into new territories by God's guiding hand.
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Names like Adriana
Other Latin biblical names that share the spirit of "From Hadria; Dark one" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Adriana
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Benedict
boy
"Blessed; Well-spoken of"
Adriana & Benedict
Cornelius
boy
"Horn; Strong"
Adriana & Cornelius
Peregrine
boy
"Traveler; Pilgrim; Wanderer"
Adriana & Peregrine
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boy
"Pilgrim; Traveler; Stranger"
Adriana & Peregrine
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"Pilgrim; Traveler; Wanderer"
Adriana & Peregrine
Peregrine
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"Traveler; Pilgrim; Wanderer"
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Adriana name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Adriana does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "From Hadria; Dark one", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Adriana.
Adriana means "From Hadria; Dark one." It is a Latin name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "From Hadria; Dark one" — runs right through the Bible.
Latin. Adriana comes into English from Latin and carries the sense "From Hadria; Dark one." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Adriana
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Adriana?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Adriana?
You can read every verse where Adriana 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.