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Adam
Man, red earth
Origin
HebrewArabic
Used in
frarendees
Origin and meaning of Adam
Adam comes from the Hebrew adam, 'man, human being,' linked to adamah, 'red earth,' the substance from which, in Genesis, the first man was shaped. Present in the Qur'an too, it is a name shared by Jews, Christians and Muslims. Widespread in France, the Arab world and across the English- and German-speaking spheres, it is short, strong and universal — a name of origins that unites different cultures and traditions.
Variants around the world
How Adam is said in other languages.
AdánAdamoAdem
Famous people
- Adam Smith— philosopher
- Adam Mickiewicz— poet
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