Aden
Aden is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Eden; lasting abode; the city of Aden”.
| Meaning | Eden; lasting abode; the city of Aden |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عدن |
| Pronunciation | AH-den |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Somalia, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Aden
Settling and staying for good is the sense of the root a-d-n, and Adn is the Quran's word in jannat Adn, the gardens of Eden or of lasting residence. Aden can be read as that word. It is also the name of the port city in Yemen. In English-speaking countries the spelling is sometimes used for the Irish name Aidan, which has nothing to do with the Arabic.
Is Aden a Muslim name?
Read as Adn, it points to Paradise, and some Muslim parents choose it for that reason. The word appears in the Quran's description of Paradise: 'pleasant dwellings in gardens of perpetual residence (ʿAdn)' (Quran 9:72).
How popular is Aden?
Western Muslim families use it, and Somalis also know Aden as a form of Adam.
Gifts with the name Aden
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Spellings and variants of Aden
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aden mean?
Aden means 'Eden; lasting abode; the city of Aden'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Aden a Muslim name?
Read as Adn, it points to Paradise, and some Muslim parents choose it for that reason. The word appears in the Quran's description of Paradise: 'pleasant dwellings in gardens of perpetual residence (ʿAdn)' (Quran 9:72).
How do you pronounce Aden?
Aden is pronounced AH-den.
Is Aden a boy or girl name?
Aden is usually a boy name.