Edom
Red
Biblical, Hebrew
Boy · E
Edom
“Red”
About this name
Edom is a Hebrew name meaning red, from the same root as Adam. It was the byname of Esau in Genesis and became the name of the land south of Judah.
Edom has Biblical and Hebrew origins. Edom has a popularity score of 20 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is pronounced EE-dom. It is associated with themes of Colour and Story. Its listed personality traits are Bold and Earthy. It has 2 syllables and 4 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Esau, Adam and Seir.
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What does the name Edom mean?
The name Edom means "Red."
What origin is the name Edom?
Edom has Biblical and Hebrew origins.
Is Edom a boy or girl name?
Edom is traditionally a boy's name.
How do you pronounce Edom?
Edom is pronounced EE-dom.
Is Edom popular?
Edom has a popularity score of 20 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue.
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