Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Adan

Adán is the Spanish equivalent of Adam. The name Adam hardly needs an introduction. In the Bible, it’s the name of the first man God created (Genesis 2). Adam was formed out of “the dust from the ground” and brought to life when God breathed His spirit into him. The Hebrew word “adamah” means ground (or earth), fittingly since it was the essential ingredient of God’s creation. Adam is also the generic term for “Man” as told in Genesis 5:2.

All About the Baby Name – Adan

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME ADAN

The Number 2 personality in numerology is all about cooperation and balance. It's the number of diplomats and mediators. They are not leaders, but strive rather for harmony in partnerships. These are the peacemakers. Equality and fairness are important in their dealings, and they are willing to share power and responsibility to achieve a harmonious outcome. This personality is calm and patient, waiting for things to evolve instead of pushing aggressively for an outcome. They are good-natured and easy-going, and care deeply on an emotional and spiritual plane. Twos appreciate beauty and nature and are intent on making the world a better place.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME ADAN

Adán appeared on the U.S. male naming charts sporadically in the 1930s, 40s and 50s but never managed to really stick to the charts. Finally, the name stuck in the 1960s (just as the Spanish-speaking population in America began its meteoric growth in numbers). The name slowly climbed to levels of low-moderate usage and then seemed to get a big bump up the charts so far in this new 21st century. Weird, we thought. Then it occurred to us. Perhaps some American parents may be misspelling the popular boy’s name Aidan as “Adan”. We hope not since that might look a little stupid! Adán is a name about the ‘earth, ground’ and not about ‘little fire’ (which is the meaning of Aidan). Hopefully people will figure that out. Adán is a cool name. It’s one of the more offbeat, unfamiliar Spanish names making it an original choice.

Quick Facts

ON ADAN

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

Spanish

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

360

PRONUNCIATION:

ah-DHAHN

SIMPLE MEANING:

Man, earth, ground

Characteristics

OF ADAN

Cooperative

Considerate

Compassionate

Nurturing

Sensitive

Patient

Loving

Kind

Gracious

Balanced

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Famous People

NAMED ADAN

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WITH THE NAME ADAN

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