Adam: meaning of the Hebrew name
אָדָם
Pronounced ah-DAHM
Meaning of Adam
Adam was the first human, created in the image of God. The name comes from adama, earth or soil, reflecting the deep bond between people and the ground they were formed from.
And Adam lived a hundred and thirty years, and begot a son in his own likeness, after his image; and called his name Seth.
וַיְחִי אָדָם שְׁלֹשִׁים וּמְאַת שָׁנָה וַיּוֹלֶד בִּדְמוּתוֹ כְּצַלְמוֹ וַיִּקְרָא אֶת־שְׁמוֹ שֵׁת׃
Adam in Hebrew
Adam is written אדם in Hebrew (with vowel points: אָדָם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- דDalet
- מMem
Gematria value: 45 (Alef 1 + Dalet 4 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningearth
- Pronunciationah-DAHM
- Hebrewאדם
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Adam ranked #27 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (593 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #27, in 2022 and 2024.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27 | 593 |
| 2023 | 30 | 551 |
| 2022 | 27 | 616 |
| 2021 | 29 | 633 |
| 2020 | 31 | 544 |
| 2019 | 32 | 560 |
| 2018 | 40 | 476 |
| 2017 | 34 | 534 |
| 2016 | 37 | 493 |
| 2015 | 40 | 459 |
| 2014 | 39 | 453 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Adam
What does the name Adam mean?
Adam was the first human, created in the image of God. The name comes from adama, earth or soil, reflecting the deep bond between people and the ground they were formed from.
How do you pronounce Adam?
Adam is pronounced ah-DAHM in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Adam in Hebrew?
Adam is written אדם in Hebrew (with vowel points: אָדָם).
Is Adam a biblical name?
Yes. Adam appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 5:3.
How popular is the name Adam in Israel?
In 2024, Adam ranked #27 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (593 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #27, in 2022 and 2024. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Adam?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אדם adds up to 45 (Alef 1 + Dalet 4 + Mem 40).
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