Adam
In Arabic: آدَم
Adam is the name of the father of humankind—Prophet Adam (peace be upon him)—with meanings of beginnings and honor.
آدَمُ: اسمُ أبي البَشَر، نبيُّ الله آدم عليه السلام، وبه دلالة البدء والكرامة.
- Boy name
- Prophetic
- Faith
- Short
- Soft sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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آدَم, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm آدَم.
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- What does the name Adam mean?
- Adam is the name of the father of humankind—Prophet Adam (peace be upon him)—with meanings of beginnings and honor.
- Is Adam a boy or a girl name?
- Adam is a boy name.
- How is Adam written in English?
- Adam in Arabic: آدَم.
- Does Adam fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.