Adrijan: Meaning of the Name
Adrijan is a name of Slavic origin, derived from the Latin name Adrianus. It is a masculine given name, and it has several variations in different languages, such as Adrien in French, Adriano in Italian, and Adrián in Spanish. The meaning of the name Adrijan is “from Hadria” or “dark one”.
Origin and History
The name Adrijan is believed to have originated from the Latin word “Hadria” which was used to refer to the city of Atri in Abruzzo, Italy. This city was founded by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD. The name was later adopted by other cultures and became popular throughout Europe. In some countries, such as Croatia and Slovenia, it is still a very common name.
The name Adrijan has been used since at least the 16th century. It was popularized by Saint Adrian of Nicomedia who was martyred for his Christian faith during the reign of Emperor Diocletian in 303 AD. He is now venerated as a saint in both Eastern and Western Christianity.
Popularity
Adrijan is not a particularly popular name in the United States, but it does appear on the Social Security Administration’s list of baby names. In 2019, it ranked #7,845 out of 1,000 most popular names for boys born that year. It is more popular in other countries such as Croatia where it ranks #20 out of 100 most popular names for boys.
Famous People Named Adrijan
There are several famous people who bear the name Adrijan including:
- Adriano Celentano – Italian singer-songwriter and actor
- Adriano Leite Ribeiro – Brazilian footballer
- Adriano Galliani – Italian football executive
- Adriano Giannini – Italian actor
- Adriano de Souza – Brazilian professional surfer
