Boy name
Adam name meaning
“human, humankind”
Adam is a masculine name from Hebrew Ādām, meaning human or humankind. It is associated with the Hebrew word for human and is traditionally linked to adāmāh, meaning ground. The Arabic form is Ādam, providing a corresponding form of the name in another language.
What does Adam mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Adam
From Hebrew Ādām, associated with the word for 'human' and traditionally linked to adāmāh, 'ground'. Its Arabic form is Ādam.
| Linguistic origin | Hebrew, Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic, Christian |
| In Islamic history | The 25 Prophets |
| Starts with | A · Ad |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Adam in Islam and the Quran
Adam appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 31.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Adam
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Adam, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Adam as a first name
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Adam Gaus
Interpretation
A wish to become a person offering help during difficulties.Meaning of each word
- Adam: human, humankind
- Gaus: aid, help in distress
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Adam Zaid
Interpretation
A wish to become a person who keeps growing and increasing.Meaning of each word
- Adam: human, humankind
- Zaid: increase, growth in amount
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Adam Khalif
Interpretation
A wish to become a person who serves as a successor.Meaning of each word
- Adam: human, humankind
- Khalif: successor or replacement
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Adam Sururi
Interpretation
A wish to become a person whose life is filled with joy.Meaning of each word
- Adam: human, humankind
- Sururi: associated with joy
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Interpretation
A picture of a joyful person with a gently shimmering glow.Meaning of each word
- Adam: human, humankind
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
- Rafif: a shimmer or gentle flutter
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Adam Dhofir
Interpretation
A wish to become a person who successfully achieves victory.Meaning of each word
- Adam: human, humankind
- Dhofir: one who achieves victory
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Interpretation
A wish to become a person capable of exercising authority.Meaning of each word
- Adam: human, humankind
- Sulton: ruler or holder of authority
- Qodir: capable, powerful
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Interpretation
A wish to become a person full of generosity and joy.Meaning of each word
- Adam: human, humankind
- Fadlan: excellence, merit, generosity
- Sururi: associated with joy
Adam as a middle name
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Interpretation
A picture of a person with provisions within a large building.Meaning of each word
- Haikal: a large structure or bodily frame
- Adam: human, humankind
- Rizky: sustenance, provision
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Interpretation
A wish to become a person who sincerely provides for others.Meaning of each word
- Ikhlas: sincerity of heart, purity of intention
- Adam: human, humankind
- Mugni: one who grants sufficiency
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Interpretation
A picture of a person whose natural qualities radiate light.Meaning of each word
- Fitrianto: natural, innate
- Adam: human, humankind
- Nuryaman: light
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Interpretation
A wish to become a person who guards with a joyful heart.Meaning of each word
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Adam: human, humankind
- Masrur: filled with joy
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Interpretation
A picture of a helpful person associated with oneness.Meaning of each word
- Rafid: one who helps or supports
- Adam: human, humankind
- Wahidi: associated with the one
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Interpretation
A picture of a softly gleaming person in safety and wellbeing.Meaning of each word
- Rafif: a shimmer or gentle flutter
- Adam: human, humankind
- Salamat: safety and well-being
Adam as a last name
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Radi Adam
Interpretation
A wish to become a person who accepts with a willing heart.Meaning of each word
- Radi: content, satisfied or accepting
- Adam: human, humankind
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Wafi Adam
Interpretation
A wish to grow into a person with a faithful heart.Meaning of each word
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
- Adam: human, humankind
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Kausar Adam
Interpretation
A wish to become a person filled with abundant goodness.Meaning of each word
- Kausar: abundant goodness
- Adam: human, humankind
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Interpretation
A wish to become a person exercising authority with gentleness.Meaning of each word
- Sulton: ruler or holder of authority
- Rifki: associated with gentleness
- Adam: human, humankind
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Muammar Adam
Interpretation
A wish to become a person granted a long life.Meaning of each word
- Muammar: one granted a long life
- Adam: human, humankind
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Fajri Adam
Interpretation
A picture of a person amid the arrival of dawn.Meaning of each word
- Fajri: relating to dawn
- Adam: human, humankind
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How to pronounce Adam
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /adam/ |
| Arabic script | آدم |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦢꦩ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮓᮙ᮪ |
Is Adam a boy’s name?
Yes, Adam is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Adam ranks #133 among boy names in our data sample (119 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Adam
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Adam
- Adam Malik · b. 1917
- Adam Alis · b. 1993
- Adam Muhammad Subarkah · b. 1979
- Adam Jordan · b. 1970
- Adam B.B. · b. 1889
- Adam Damiri · b. 1949
- Adam Mukhlis · b. 1969
- Adam Mulawarman Tugio · b. 1965
- Adam Bachtiar
- Adam Farrel · b. 2004
- Adam Rama · b. 1997
- Adam Suwarno Pangeran
FAQ about the name Adam
What is the meaning of Adam?
Adam means human, humankind. From Hebrew Ādām, associated with the word for 'human' and traditionally linked to adāmāh, 'ground'. Its Arabic form is Ādam.
Is Adam a boy’s name?
Yes, Adam is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Adam?
Adam is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
Is the name Adam in the Quran?
Adam appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 31.
How many syllables does Adam have?
Adam has 2 syllables (A-dam) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Adam?
Adam ranks #133 among boy names in our data sample (119 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Adam?
Some ideas: Adam Gaus; Haikal Adam Rizky; Radi Adam.
Famous people named Adam?
Notable people named Adam include Adam Malik, Adam Alis, Adam Muhammad Subarkah.
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