Muslim boy name
Adam: name meaning
آدم
“Of the earth; the first human”
BoyGender
Arabic / HebrewOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
The Prophet Adam, father of humankind.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Adam mean?
Adam (آدم) means "Of the earth; the first human". It is a Arabic / Hebrew name for a boy.
Is Adam a Muslim name?
Yes. Adam is used by Muslims around the world. The Prophet Adam, father of humankind.
Is Adam mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. The Prophet Adam, father of humankind.