Boy name
Adam name meaning
“human being; name of the first human”
Adam means human being and is the name of the first human. It derives from Hebrew Ādām, associated with adama, meaning ground or earth. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. The earth connection supplies concrete imagery, while Turkish Âdem represents the same historical name transmitted through Arabic.
What does Adam mean?
Human being; name of the first human
In Turkish: insan; ilk insanın adı
Adam connects the name of the first human in sacred narratives with the word for humanity. In Turkish, adam is also an ordinary noun, so context identifies its use as a personal name. It belongs to the same historical family as Âdem while retaining an international naming tradition.
Origin of the name Adam
It derives from Hebrew Ādām, associated with humanity and with adama, “ground.” Adam is used across European languages, while Turkish Âdem reflects the related form transmitted through Arabic.
| Linguistic origin | Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Adam in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · آدم · 2:31, 3:59Adam corresponds to the personal name آدم in the Quran, also represented in Turkish by the form Âdem. |
| Starts with | A · Ad |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Adam
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Adam Şehmuz
Meaning of each name
- Adam: human being; name of the first human
- Şehmuz: Sheikh Moses
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Bünyamin Adam
Meaning of each name
- Bünyamin: son of the right hand
- Adam: human being; name of the first human
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Adam Bedreddin
Meaning of each name
- Adam: human being; name of the first human
- Bedreddin: full moon of the faith
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Umur Adam
Meaning of each name
- Umur: affairs, matters; concerns
- Adam: human being; name of the first human
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Adam Müslüm
Meaning of each name
- Adam: human being; name of the first human
- Müslüm: one who submits; Muslim
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Umeyr Adam
Meaning of each name
- Umeyr: a diminutive form related to Umar
- Adam: human being; name of the first human
How to pronounce Adam
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /adam/ |
Is Adam a boy’s name?
Yes, Adam is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Adam does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Adam
- Adem♂Human being
- Adar♂The month of March
- Aram♂Calm, peaceful, tranquil
- Azam♂Greatest, most exalted
- Adal♂Noble, of noble birth
- Aday♂Candidate for a position or role
- Ağam♂My agha
- Adak♂♀A vowed offering or pledge
- Adaş♂A person sharing another's name
- Aras♂The name of the Aras River
- Ayaz♂Sharp dry cold under clear skies
- Arda♂Marker rod
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Adam
- Adam Başak · b. 1934
- Adam Çetin
- Adam İlhan
FAQ about the name Adam
What is the meaning of Adam?
Adam means “human being; name of the first human”. It derives from Hebrew Ādām, associated with humanity and with adama, “ground.” Adam is used across European languages, while Turkish Âdem reflects the related form transmitted through Arabic.
Is Adam a boy’s name?
Yes, Adam is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Adam in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Adam corresponds to the personal name آدم in the Quran, also represented in Turkish by the form Âdem. (e.g.: 2:31, 3:59)
What is the origin of the name Adam?
Adam is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Adam have?
Adam has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Adam?
Adam does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Adam?
Some ideas: Adam Şehmuz; Bünyamin Adam; Adam Bedreddin.
Famous people named Adam?
Notable people named Adam include Adam Başak, Adam Çetin, Adam İlhan.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
Entry ID: nm02146 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake