English translation/equivalent: Adone

Origin: According to the Christian tradition derived from the German athala meaning "of noble descent." According to the classic tradition derived from the name Greek-Phoenician Adon "gentleman."

Name Day/Onomastico: December 16—in memory of the Blessed Adone, bishop of Vienne, died 875.

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