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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Man/mankind, from the Hebrew word for earth or soil
- Origin
- Spanish (form of Adam, ultimately Hebrew)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ah-DAHN
Adan is a boy's name of Spanish origin, a form of Adam that traces back to the Hebrew word for earth or soil, and it means "man" or "mankind." It's pronounced ah-DAHN, and it has a classic, worldly feel that still reads as modern.
Meaning & Origin of Adan
Meaning: Man/mankind, from the Hebrew word for earth or soil.
Origin: Spanish (form of Adam, ultimately Hebrew).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Adan
ah-DAHNIPA /ɑːˈdɑːn/
Popularity of Adan
Adan peaked at #286 in 2004, when 1,114 boys were given the name. As of 2024 it sits at #495 with 620 babies, so it's less common than it was but still a familiar name.
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FAQ
What does the name Adan mean?
Man/mankind, from the Hebrew word for earth or soil. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Adan?
Adan is pronounced ah-DAHN (IPA: /ɑːˈdɑːn/).
Is Adan a popular name right now?
Adan peaked at #286 in 2004 and is ranked #495 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1904–2024.)
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