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Adam

Adam is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “son of red earth.” According to the Hebrew and Christian bibles, this is the first name ever given to a man. With that, you can rest assured your little one’s title is rich in culture and steeped in history to inspire him throughout life. Borne from ashes and dust, Adam comes from the Hebrew word adamah, meaning “ground,” “earth,” and “soil.” With a name inspired by the fundamentals of the earth, baby Adam can embrace life from the ground up, learning more and more about the world as he grows. Although rooted in faith, there are also many pop-culture figures named Adam, including Driver, Levine, Brody, and Sandler, each making their own unique mark on the name.
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Meaning

Son of the read earth

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Pronunciation

AH-dum

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Traits

  • Grounded
  • Loyal
  • Steadfast
  • Humble

Compatibility

Adam pairs well with classic names for siblings, providing a sense of stability and tradition. As a middle name, Adam can help balance out more unique or modern first names. Culturally, Adam fits seamlessly in a variety of backgrounds and styles, making it a versatile choice for many families.

Grounded Loyal Steadfast Humble

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler

Actor, Comedian, Producer

Born: September 9, 1966 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Portrait of Adam Lambert

Adam Lambert

Singer-songwriter

Born: January 29, 1982 · Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Portrait of Adam Levine

Adam Levine

Singer, Songwriter

Born: March 18, 1979 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Portrait of Adam Irigoyen

Adam Irigoyen

Actor

Born: August 5, 1997 · Miami, Florida, United States

Portrait of Adam West

Adam West

Actor

Born: September 19, 1928 · Walla Walla, Washington, USA

Portrait of Adam Brody

Adam Brody

Actor

Born: December 15, 1979 · San Diego, California, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Adam Original form
  • Адам Russian
  • آدم Arabic
  • אדם Hebrew
  • आदम Hindi
  • ადამ Georgian
  • 아담 Korean
  • 亚当 Chinese
  • ئادم Kurdish

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Frequently Asked Questions about Adam

What does Adam mean?
Son of the read earth
What is the origin of Adam?
Adam has Hebrew origins.
Is Adam popular?
Adam has been viewed 111 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Adam?
Similar names include Pamela, Gadiel, Nora, Isha, Leontyne.
How do you pronounce Adam?
Adam is pronounced AH-dum.

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