Meaning
Dark, black
Name meaning
- Origin / language
- Arabic
- Islamic / Qur’anic association
- Not specifically Qur'anic / not established
- Name type
- Single given name
- Category
- Traditional Arabic names
Language and spelling
Adham أدهم refers to a dark or black colour. Adam alayhis salam آدم is a different name; the added h changes the Arabic word and should not be dropped in comparison.
Sources
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Entry reviewed: 2026-10-25
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