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Boy Arabic/Hebrew

Adam

آدم

Meaning

Earth; the first man

📖 Quranic Reference

Quran 2:31

This name is mentioned in the Holy Quran

⭐ Prophetic Name

Adam is the name of a Prophet

Names of prophets carry great blessing in Islam

Gender

Boy's name

Origin

Arabic/Hebrew

Popularity

very popular

Adam (آدم) is an Arabic name meaning "Earth; the first man". It is the name of a Prophet of Islam — naming a child after a prophet is highly encouraged in the Islamic tradition. This name or its root appears in the Holy Quran (Quran 2:31), giving it special significance for Muslim parents. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "On the Day of Judgement you will be called by your names and your fathers' names, so make your names good." (Abu Dawud)

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