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Adina
Adina
עֲדִינָא a.di.na
Adina (Hebrew: עֲדִינָא, a.di.na) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 11:42. In 2025 it was given to 179 children in the United States. Use is rising. Around 7,364 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Reuben in 1 Chronicles 11.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Adina
son of Shiza
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 179 | Rising |
| All-time total | 7,364 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 179 in 2025 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | NJ | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 11:42 |
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.42;
son of: Shiza (H7877)
§ Adina = "slender"
a chief of the Reubenites, and a captain of David
Adina, the son of Shiza the Reubenite, was one of David's mighty men and a leader among the Reubenites.
The biblical story
Adina, the son of Shiza, is mentioned in 1Ch.11.42 as one of David's mighty men. He was a Reubenite, belonging to one of the tribes of Israel that settled east of the Jordan River. Adina is described as a leader among the Reubenites, indicating his prominent position within his tribe.
The context of 1 Chronicles 11 is a list of David's mighty men, who were renowned for their military prowess and loyalty to the king. These warriors played a significant role in establishing and maintaining David's kingdom. Adina's inclusion in this list suggests that he was a skilled warrior who had demonstrated his valor in battle and his commitment to David's cause.
Apart from being mentioned as one of David's mighty men and a leader of the Reubenites, no other details are provided about Adina's life, family, or specific accomplishments. His presence in this list, however, underscores the importance of the support David received from various tribes and the unity of Israel under his leadership.
Key verses
Adina appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,
1 Chronicles 11:42
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 11:42