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Adam

“Man, mankind, earth, red, ruddy”

AD-um Biblical, Hebrew origin 4 letters 2 syllables
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Adam

Man, mankind, earth, red, ruddy

Biblical, Hebrew

Name Details & Attributes

Meanings

Man Mankind Earth

Origin

Religion

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Personality Traits

Syllables

2

About this name

Adam is a Biblical Hebrew name meaning 'man' or 'mankind.' First human created by God in Genesis. The name represents humanity, creation, and the beginning of mankind.

It means "Man, mankind, earth, red, ruddy." Adam has a popularity score of 76 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s. It is pronounced AD-um. It is traditionally associated with Spiritual. Its listed personality traits are Human, Created and Original. It has 2 syllables and 4 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Adame, Adam and Adem.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Adam mean?

The name Adam means "Man, mankind, earth, red, ruddy."

What origin is the name Adam?

Adam has Biblical and Hebrew origins.

Is Adam a boy or girl name?

Adam is traditionally a boy's name.

How do you pronounce Adam?

Adam is pronounced AD-um.

Is Adam popular?

Adam has a popularity score of 76 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.

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