What does Adam mean?
Adam means “Hebrew Adam is traditionally linked to adamah, “ground” or “earth,” and is the name of the first man in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.”. It is a boy name of Hebrew origin, listed under the Islamic faith in our collection.
In Urdu the meaning is given as دنیا کے پہلے انسان پہلا نبی حضرت آدم علیہ السلام.
Translated forms of the name: عدم.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Hebrew – see more Hebrew names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Faith: Islamic
- Popularity: ranked #4618 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Adam has 4 letters and 2 syllables, made of 2 vowels and 2 consonants (3 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Adam with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
1Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): A=1 + D=4 + A=1 + M=13 = 19. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 9 = 10. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 0 = 1. Result: 1.
Favorite colour
RedThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Adam has lucky number 1, so the colour is Red.
Star sign
AriesOnly the first letter counts (A). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Adam
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Adam. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Adam
Partner names that match Adam by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Adam + Jael = Adel · Adam + Ziva = Adva · Adam + Lisa = Adsa · Adam + Lael = Adel
Sibling names for Adam
Names that sit well next to Adam: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Adam
If Adam is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Adam (hebrew, adam).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Adam mean?
Adam means “Hebrew Adam is traditionally linked to adamah, “ground” or “earth,” and is the name of the first man in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.” and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Adam?
In our collection Adam is listed as a name of Hebrew origin, associated with the Islamic faith.
Is Adam a boy or a girl name?
Adam is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Adam?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Adam is 1, with the star sign Aries. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Adam?
Adam has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Adam?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Adam include Ad, Ada, Aday, Adaie, Ado.
Which names have a similar meaning to Adam?
Names with a related meaning include Dayan, Eliam, Abrianna, Dov, Jael, Leevi.