Adam
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Adam
The name Adam derives from the Hebrew word "adamah," meaning "earth" or "ground," reflecting the biblical account of the first man being formed from the dust of the earth.
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Etymology
The name Adam derives from the Hebrew word "adamah," meaning "earth" or "ground," reflecting the biblical account of the first man being formed from the dust of the earth. The name is used across Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions, all of which venerate Adam as the first human created by God, making it one of the oldest and most universally recognized names in Western and Middle Eastern cultures.
Adam currently ranks #101 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1984.
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