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Adam
آدمHuman; traditionally associated with earth
Boy namesMeaning of Adam
Human; traditionally associated with earth
A name shared across Abrahamic traditions, with the stress and vowels changing between languages.
At a glance
- Usage
- Boy names
- Origin
- International
- First Arabic letter
- ا
- Arabic letters
- 3
- Pronunciation guide
- AD-am
- Other spellings
- Adem
How to write and say Adam
- In Arabic
- آدم
- In Latin letters
- Adam
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Adam?
- The recorded meaning is “Human; traditionally associated with earth.” Check the cited source and intended origin before relying on that interpretation.
- Compare آدم in Arabic with Adam in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
- Other recorded spellings include Adem. Choose a consistent form for official documents.
- Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.
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Questions about Adam
What does Adam mean?
Human; traditionally associated with earth
How do you write Adam in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are آدم in Arabic and Adam in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Adam?
Our recorded alternatives are Adem. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Adam pronounced?
Our approximate guide is AD-am. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.