Meaning
Man (Hebrew); also an Arabic Quranic personal name
Name meaning
- Origin / language
- Hebrew; Arabic Quranic usage
- Alternate spellings
- Aadam
- Islamic / Qur’anic association
- Prophet / Qur'anic figure
- Name type
- Single given name
- Category
- Prophets and Quranic figures
Connection: Named person · Quran reference 3:33
Read the linked verse for the Quranic connection. The meaning and spelling notes explain the name itself; a word in the Quran is not necessarily the name of a person mentioned there.
Historical context · Prophet named in the Quran
Adam alayhis salam
Adam alayhis salam is named among those chosen in 3:33. The account in 2:31 describes him being taught the names; this is a distinct Quranic episode associated with the bearer.
Historical context and name meaning are shown separately.
Historical references
Context checked: 2026-10-25
Names and spellings linked to this figure
Some forms are regional spellings. Names sharing a historical bearer can still have different literal meanings.
Sources
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Entry reviewed: 2026-10-25
Behind the Name