Adama
Adama is a Muslim unisex name of West African form of Adam origin, meaning “Of the earth; form of Adam”.
| Meaning | Of the earth; form of Adam |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | West African form of Adam |
| Written as | آدم |
| Pronunciation | ah-DAH-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Senegal, Mali, Guinea, West Africa |
Meaning and origin of Adama
Adam, the first human and the first prophet, is the source of Adama, the form used across much of West Africa. The root a-d-m is linked to earth and skin, and the name Adam is connected with adim, the earth. Families in Mali, Guinea, Senegal, Burkina Faso and Cote d'Ivoire give it widely, mostly to boys and sometimes to girls.
Is Adama a Muslim name?
Muslims in Senegal, Mali and Guinea know it as their own form of Adam, the first prophet. Adam is named in the Quran 25 times, for example in 2:31: 'And He taught Adam the names of all things.'
How popular is Adama?
French-speaking West Africa uses it very widely, and northern Nigerians have the matching form Adamu.
Gifts with the name Adama
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Spellings and variants of Adama
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adama mean?
Adama means 'Of the earth; form of Adam'. It is of West African form of Adam origin.
Is Adama a Muslim name?
Muslims in Senegal, Mali and Guinea know it as their own form of Adam, the first prophet. Adam is named in the Quran 25 times, for example in 2:31: 'And He taught Adam the names of all things.'
How do you pronounce Adama?
Adama is pronounced ah-DAH-mah.
Is Adama a boy or girl name?
Adama is used for both boys and girls.