Addax
Latin/African · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Addax
The name 'Addax' is derived from the Latin word *addax*, meaning "wild, stubborn animal," and ultimately from an unknown African or Berber source, referring to the pale antelope species native to the Sahara.
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Etymology
The name 'Addax' is derived from the Latin word *addax*, meaning "wild, stubborn animal," and ultimately from an unknown African or Berber source, referring to the pale antelope species native to the Sahara. It is not a traditional given name in any culture or religion; its use as a personal name is extremely rare and modern, with no notable historical or religious context.
Addax currently ranks #12,384 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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