Адриа́н
Adriánmasculine
The English name Adrian is translated into Russian as Адриа́н (Adrián). Wiktionary also lists Андриа́н (Andrián).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Адриа́н | Adrián | masculine |
| Андриа́н | Andrián | masculine |
Адриа́н and Андриа́н are masculine given names. In Russian, one can use the title господин before the name Адриан to mean 'Mr. Adrian'.
How do you pronounce it?
Adrián
Did you know?
- Russian speakers might associate the name Адриа́н with Western European influence rather than native Slavic tradition.
- In many Russian contexts, a person's name might be altered by adding a diminutive suffix like Адриа́нчик to express closeness or affection.
- Because Russian is a highly inflected language, the ending of Адриа́н will change if you are saying 'to Adrian' or 'with Adrian'.
Examples in context
- Господин Адриан, рад познакомиться.Mr. Adrian, nice to meet you.
- Привет, Адрианчик! Как дела?Hi, Adrian! How are you doing?
- Адриа́н пришёл сегодня.Adrian prishol segodnya.Adrian came today.
- Это мой друг Адриа́н.Eto moy drug Adrian.This is my friend Adrian.
- Адриа́н очень добрый человек.Adrian ochen' dobryy chelovek.Adrian is a very kind person.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- Александр AleksandrТы знаешь Адриа́на?Ty znayesh' Adriana?Do you know Adrian?
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, я видела его вчера.Da, ya videla yego vchera.Yes, I saw him yesterday.
- Александр AleksandrОн тоже в этом кафе?On tozhe v etom kafe?Is he also in this cafe?
- Анастасия AnastasiaНет, он уже ушёл.Net, on uzhe ushol.No, he has already left.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “adrian” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
