Adəm means “man, made of earth”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Turkish.
- Adəm is a name of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Adəm mean?
Literally: from Hebrew adamah 'earth'
Literal meaning
Adəm is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic آدَم. The meaning has not yet been confirmed from the source word's own entry, so it is held for review.[1]
name of the first human in Islam and the Bible
Adəm in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Adəm mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Âdem. Here it is glossed as “human being, man”. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Adəm mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Adəm. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “man, made of earth” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Adəm come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic آدَم.[1]✓ Documented
Hebrew, compound. From from Hebrew adamah 'earth'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
How do you pronounce Adəm?
In IPA: [ɑːˈdæm], as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Which languages use the name Adəm?
Adəm is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic and Hebrew. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Adəm across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ÂdemLatin | Boy | “human being, man” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | AdəmLatin | Boy | same as above: “man, made of earth” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Adəm
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adəm[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Âdem | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Adəm
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Adəm rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- YelalBoy“red wind”same language (turkish)
- ErimşahBoy“manly king”same language (turkish)
- TanyeriUnisex“place where dawn glows”same language (turkish)
- SevgiGirl“love”same language (turkish)
- GözayBoy“eye moon”same language (turkish)
- BuyrukçuBoy“one who gives orders, commander”same language (turkish)
- IşınsuGirl“ray of light + water”same language (turkish)
- OranUnisex“ratio, proportion”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Adəm
What does the name Adəm mean?
Adəm means “man, made of earth”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Turkish.
Is Adəm a girl's or a boy's name?
Adəm is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Adəm come from?
Adəm is of Arabic and Hebrew origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Adəm?
Adəm is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Adəm spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Adəm (Latin), Âdem (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Adəm have?
Adəm has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Adəm”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93616923. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; IPA [ɑːˈdæm]; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; etymology states: From Arabic آدَم (ʔādam) (+1 more)
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