Adam

The name Adam means 'earthling,' derived from the Hebrew word adamah for 'earth,' 'soil.' It can also be translated as 'human,' derived from the Hebrew ha-adam for 'the (first) human.'

What does the name Adam mean?

The name Adam means 'earthling,' derived from the Hebrew word adamah for 'earth,' 'soil.' It can also be translated as 'human,' derived from the Hebrew ha-adam for 'the (first) human.' According to the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament and the Jewish Tanakh, Adam is the patriarch of humanity. In Genesis 2:7, God formed the first human from the clay of the ground (adama) or from its dust (afar), before later creating Eve as the first woman from his rib. Adam, as the first human, is not directly referred to by his name 'Adam' in the Book of Genesis, but merely as 'the human.' Only after the fall from grace, that is, after he and Eve ate the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge, does he bear the name 'Adam' in Genesis. Although interpreted differently, the story of Adam and Eve is not only part of Christian and Jewish faith but also of Islam. Therefore, the name is very common worldwide, including in Arabic countries, where it is known as the variant Adem. The Hungarian spelling of the name is Ádám.

How do you pronounce Adam?

Sound & pronunciation of Adam: The name Adam is two syllables and clearly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'A-dam' [ˈaːdam], beginning with a long, open 'A' that conveys openness and presence. The compact second syllable with the voiced 'm' provides a calm conclusion. Adam feels timeless and down-to-earth - simple, powerful, and present.

When is the name day of Adam?

Name days for Adam are celebrated on August 15, December 19, and December 24.

Popularity

In the 1930s to the early 1940s, the name Adam in Germany predominantly ranked between Top 225 and Top 400. In 1930, it reached its best early placement at 137, but overall it mostly remained outside the Top 200 and thus did not belong to the leading group. In the 1940s and 1950s, the rankings fluctuated significantly between Top 280 and Top 590.

Nicknames & pet names

Ad / Adamchu / Adamek / Adamin / Adamski / Adas / Addy / Ade / Adi / Adias / Ads / Adzik / Eddy / Eva

Similar first names

Adama

Famous people

• Adam (from the creation story (Adam and Eve))
• Adam Bielecki (Polish mathematician)
• Adam Brody (actor)
• Adam Brown (British actor (e.g., The Hobbit as Ori))
• Adam Clayton (bassist of U2)
• Adam Collin (English footballer)
• Adam Colton (British stonemason)
• Adam Copeland (American wrestler (Edge))
• Adam Davies (footballer from England)
• Adam Driver (actor)
• Adam Eaton (English footballer)
• Adam Fry (footballer from England)
• Adam Garcia (Australian actor)
• Adam Gary Sevani (actor and dancer)
• Adam Gemilie (sprinter from Great Britain)
• Adam Gettis (American football player)
• Adam Goldberg (American actor)
• Adam Goldstein (former American DJ, known as DJ AM)
• Adam Gontier (singer of 'Three Days Grace')
• Adam Green (singer)