Meaning and history
Adi has several independent uses. In Hebrew it means "jewel" or "ornament"; in Sanskrit it means "first" or "beginning," and it also serves as a short form of names such as Adrian or Adolf in Europe. Notable bearers include Israeli musician Adi Ulmansky and Indian filmmaker Aditya Chopra, often called Adi.
In 2025, 24 babies were recorded with the name Adi, ranking #4,249 among boys.