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Aadam

Ādam

/AH-dam/

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Meaning

First Human, Earth

Linguistic Origin

Hebrew

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic آدم
Urdu آدم
Persian آدام
Turkish Adem
Bengali আদম
Indonesian Adam
Pashto ادم
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Aadam is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'First Human, Earth', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Ādam, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Aadam, like the more common spelling Adam, is the name of the first human being and prophet, extensively described in the Quran (2:30-37).

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Etymology

Traditionally connected to the Arabic root أ-د-م (adamah, 'surface of the earth') or the Hebrew adamah, reflecting his creation from soil.

Islamic Significance

The first human being and, in Islamic tradition, the first prophet - the same figure as Adam, in an alternate transliteration.

Quranic Connection

His creation is recounted in Quran 2:30-39, 7:11-25, and 20:115-124.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, with common variants including Adam and Aadam.