Adrian
/ˈaːd.ʁi.aːn/
Adrian is the German form of the male given name Adrian.
Adrian is used as a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The name has three syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈaːd.ʁi.aːn/.
Did you know?
- The name Adrian traces its roots back to the Etruscans, an ancient civilization in Italy that existed long before the Roman Empire rose to prominence.
- In German speaking countries, Adrian is often associated with the feast day of Saint Adrian, who is the patron saint of soldiers.
- The name is linked to the Adriatic Sea, though the connection is through the Latin city of Hadria rather than a direct German linguistic evolution.
Examples in context
- Auch Adrian ist in Spanien zur Welt gekommen.Adrian was also born in Spain.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the name in a sentence about birth location.Tatoeba #9353951 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9179785 by DJ_Saidez
- Na Äddrian, wie isset?Hey Adrian, how's it going?
- Adrian kommt heute zu spät.Adrian is coming late today.
- Ist das dein Bruder Adrian?Is that your brother Adrian?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- MaximilianHast du Adrian schon gesehen?Have you seen Adrian yet?
- LauraNein, ich habe Adrian heute nicht getroffen.No, I haven't met Adrian today.
- MaximilianVielleicht ist Adrian im Büro.Maybe Adrian is in the office.
- LauraDas kann sein, Maximilian.That could be, Maximilian.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “adrian” translations and entries Adrian, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Adrian, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
