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Adlai
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A masculine given name of Hebrew biblical origin.
"Adlai Stevenson twice ran for U.S. president in the 1950s."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA man's first name with biblical roots, most familiar from politician Adlai Stevenson.
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Etymology
From Hebrew, referring to the father of one of King David's officials mentioned in the Old Testament.