Adham
Adham is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Black, dark; a black horse”.
| Meaning | Black, dark; a black horse |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أدهم |
| Pronunciation | AD-hum |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, Gulf States, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Adham
Deep darkness is the meaning of the root d-h-m, and Adham describes something black or dark. In old Arabic it was high praise for a handsome black horse. Its best-known bearer is Ibrahim ibn Adham, an eighth-century prince of Balkh who left his throne to live as an ascetic and is counted among the earliest Sufis. Egyptian and Levantine families are especially fond of the name.
Is Adham a Muslim name?
For Muslims the name is bound up with the early ascetic Ibrahim ibn Adham. A related word from the same root describes the gardens of Paradise as 'dark green' (mudhāmmatān) (Quran 55:64).
How popular is Adham?
Egyptians, Syrians, Jordanians and Gulf Arabs use it, while Turks and Bosnians say Edhem.
Gifts with the name Adham
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Spellings and variants of Adham
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adham mean?
Adham means 'Black, dark; a black horse'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Adham a Muslim name?
For Muslims the name is bound up with the early ascetic Ibrahim ibn Adham. A related word from the same root describes the gardens of Paradise as 'dark green' (mudhāmmatān) (Quran 55:64).
How do you pronounce Adham?
Adham is pronounced AD-hum.
Is Adham a boy or girl name?
Adham is usually a boy name.