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Adama

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Meaning

Adam

Linguistic Origin

Hebrew

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

West Africa

Global Spellings

Arabic أداما
Urdu ادامہ
Persian آداما
Bengali আদমা
Pashto ادامه

Alternate Spellings

The name Adama is a classic masculine title rooted in West African tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Adam', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Adama, used among West African Muslim communities, comes from the same root as Adam, the first prophet described in the Quran (2:30-37).

Reference Profile

Etymology

The West African form of Adam, the first prophet in Islamic tradition.

Notable Historical Usage

The Quran names many of the same prophets as the earlier scriptures, among them Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Dawud and Isa, and treats them as one line of messengers. Names of Hebrew origin are held in common between the traditions for that reason rather than borrowed from outside.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across West African Muslim communities.