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Christian Name · Latin Origin
Hadrian Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Hadrian
boy
Hadrian means "From Hadria; Dark one", a boy's name of Latin origin. The name Hadrian does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Hadrian walks from darkness into marvellous light — chosen, royal, holy, the peculiar one who shows forth divine praise.
Is Hadrian in the Bible?
No — the name Hadrian 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 Hadrian.
Pronunciation:/HAY-dree-un/
OriginLatin
MeaningFrom Hadria; Dark one
What does Hadrian mean?
Hadrian is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "From Hadria; Dark one". Hadrian comes from darkness into light — and God calls out of darkness. 'Who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.' Hadrian's journey is from shadow to splendor.
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What does Hadrian mean in the Bible?
Hadrian means "From Hadria; Dark one" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Hadrian comes from darkness into light — and God calls out of darkness. 'Who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.' Hadrian's journey is from shadow to splendor.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Hadrian?
Hadrian 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 Hadrian.
"The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined."
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Which books of the Bible mention Hadrian?
Hadrian is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Hadrian?
Hadrian walks from darkness into marvellous light — chosen, royal, holy, the peculiar one who shows forth divine praise.
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Hadrian name meaning: frequently asked questions
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Hadrian?
You can read every verse where Hadrian 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.