- Meaning
- Of the earth
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Classic, Religious
- Used in
- English-speaking countries, French, Arabic, Turkish, Slavic
What people expect from a Adam
Adam is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm.
The meaning is about nature. A name can't give a child nature, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Adam: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
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Adam
- International readabilityReads well across languages, already used in 5 language areas.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Of the earth".
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Swedish naming case (1996)Questions about Adam
What does the name Adam mean?
Adam is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "Of the earth".
Is Adam a boy or girl name?
Adam is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Adam?
Adam is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries, French, Arabic, Turkish, Slavic.
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