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BoyPronounced English /ˈeɪ.dɹi.ən/; Romanian /a.dri.ˈan/; Polish /ˈa.drjan/; German /ˈaː.dʁi.aːn/; Russian /ɐ.drʲɪ.ˈan/Romanian language family

Adrián

Form of Hadrianus used in several languages.

Quick answer

Adrián is a boy name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈeɪ.dɹi.ən/; Romanian /a.dri.ˈan/; Polish /ˈa.drjan/; German /ˈaː.dʁi.aːn/; Russian /ɐ.drʲɪ.ˈan/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationEnglish /ˈeɪ.dɹi.ən/; Romanian /a.dri.ˈan/; Polish /ˈa.drjan/; German /ˈaː.dʁi.aːn/; Russian /ɐ.drʲɪ.ˈan/
Language familyRomanian

Meaning and history

Form of Hadrianus (see Hadrian ) used in several languages. Several saints and six popes have borne this name, including the only English pope, Adrian IV, and the only Dutch pope, Adrian VI. As an English name, it has been in use since the Middle Ages, though it was not popular until modern times.

Notes and context

Usage: english, romanian, polish, german, swedish, norwegian, danish, russian | Russian: Адриан