آدم

Adan

boySomali form of Adam

Adan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Form of Adam, the first man”.

MeaningForm of Adam, the first man
GenderBoy
OriginSomali form of Adam
Arabic spellingآدم
PronunciationAA-dan
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Adan

Adan is most often the Somali form of Adam, written Aadan in Somali spelling; the final m shifts to n in Somali. It is also the Spanish form Adán. Some sites link it with ʿAdn, Eden, as in jannāt ʿadn, gardens of Eden, but as a given name it is almost always Adam.

Is Adan a Muslim name?

Yes. Adan is a Somali form of Adam, the first prophet, and is a common Muslim name among Somalis.

Where is the name Adan used?

Common among Somalis in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and the diaspora.

Gifts with the name Adan

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Spellings and variants of Adan

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Adan mean?

Adan means 'Form of Adam, the first man'. It comes from Somali form of Adam.

Is Adan a Muslim name?

Yes. Adan is a Somali form of Adam, the first prophet, and is a common Muslim name among Somalis.

How do you write Adan in Arabic?

Adan is written آدم in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Adan?

Adan is pronounced AA-dan.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.