Adam or Addam?
Two spellings, side by side.
Adam and Addam are two spellings of the same sound. Adam is listed with the meaning "Adam comes from the Hebrew adam, meaning 'man', possibly linked to adamah, 'earth'. Adam is the first man in the Bible" and Addam with "Variant of adam from the red earth; derived from adam from the red earth". Adam is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Adam | Addam |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Adam comes from the Hebrew adam, meaning 'man', possibly linked to adamah, 'earth'. Adam is the first man in the Bible. | Variant of adam from the red earth; derived from adam from the red earth |
| Origin | Hebrew | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | ఆడమ్ | — |
| Say it | A-dam | Ad-dam |
| Popularity | Very popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Adam and Addam
Is Adam or Addam more common?
Adam is more often searched and saved on this site; Addam is also used.
Do Adam and Addam mean the same?
Adam: "Adam comes from the Hebrew adam, meaning 'man', possibly linked to adamah, 'earth'. Adam is the first man in the Bible". Addam: "Variant of adam from the red earth; derived from adam from the red earth".
How do you say Adam?
In parts: A-dam. Addam is said the same way.
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