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Adam

Meaning: Human, earth

About Adam

Adam is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Its most-cited short meaning is “Human, earth,” a sense that travels well across languages. Related spellings and variants include Adem. Indicative pronunciation: A-dam. Popular note: Universal, simple. When considering Adam, check how it sounds with a surname, everyday nicknames, and spelling confusion across countries.

Origin

Hebrew

Variants

Adem

Pronunciation

A-dam

Popularity note

Universal, simple

FAQ — Adam

What does the name Adam mean?

Short meaning: Human, earth. See the long description above for cultural context.

What is the origin of Adam?

Most associated origin: Hebrew.

Are there variants of Adam?

Related forms: Adem.