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Addi

my witness; adorned; prey

Ἀδδί Addi

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Addi (Greek: Ἀδδί, Addi) means “my witness; adorned; prey”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at Luke 3:28. In 2025 it was given to 12 children in the United States. Appears with Cosam in Luke 3.

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The bearer in scripture

One person in scripture bears this name.

  1. Addi

    Gospels · tribe of Judah · 1 verse

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Scripture against society

The two measures, side by side

Concordance Depth Index 11.7 · rank 1,551
US usage today rank 8,362 · 12 births in 2025
1977 — 2025 · share per 100,000 births
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At a glance

Verses
1 across 1 book
Bearers
1 one person only
Testament
New
Era
Gospels
Hapax
Yes occurs exactly once
SSA · public domainBirths in year

Using it today

Very unlikely to share a classroom with another.
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
MeasureValueReading
Given in 2025 12 Steady
All-time total517 Since records begin in 1880
Peak 28 in 2023 Its highest year on record
Strongest stateCA Highest share relative to births
Merged person graph1 verse pairs

In scripture

FactDetail
First appearsLuke 3:28
Cross-references1 linked passages
Computed · A2/A3Rationale generated

Names connected to this one

  • Elmadam co-occurrence Appears with Elmadam in Luke 3.
  • Er co-occurrence Appears with Er in Luke 3.
  • Cosam co-occurrence Appears with Cosam in Luke 3.
  • Melchi co-occurrence Appears with Melchi in Luke 3.

Origin & meaning

Strong's number G0078
Greek Ἀδδί
Transliteration Addi

Ἀδδεί (Rec. Ἀδδί), ὁ,
Addei: Luk.3:28.†
(AS)

Addi was an ancestor of Jesus Christ, mentioned in the genealogy in the Gospel of Luke.

The biblical story

Addi is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ recorded in the Gospel of Luke (Luk.3.28). He is listed as the son of Cosam and the father of Melchi, and he appears in the lineage between David and Joseph, the husband of Mary.

The genealogy in Luke traces Jesus' ancestry back to Adam, the first man, highlighting His connection to all of humanity. The inclusion of Addi in this genealogy demonstrates the importance of family lineage and the continuity of God's plan throughout history.

However, little is known about Addi beyond his mention in the genealogy. The Bible does not provide any additional information about his life, his occupation, or his role in the family line. His name is not mentioned in any other biblical passages or historical records.

The presence of Addi in the genealogy of Jesus serves to affirm the historical reality of Christ's human ancestry and His connection to the Davidic line. It also emphasizes the faithfulness of God in preserving the lineage of the Messiah throughout the generations, from Abraham to David, and ultimately to Jesus Christ.

As with many of the individuals mentioned in biblical genealogies, Addi's significance lies primarily in his place within the larger narrative of God's redemptive plan, rather than in the details of his personal life or achievements.

Key verses

Addi appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:

  1. Which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Addi, which was the son of Cosam, which was the son of Elmodam, which was the son of Er,

    Luke 3:28
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Luke (1)

  • Luke 3:28