Adem
Adem is a Muslim boy name meaning “Adam, the first human and Prophet”.
| Meaning | Adam, the first human and Prophet |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkish / Bosnian form of Adam |
| Arabic spelling | آدم |
| Pronunciation | AH-dem |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Adem
Adem is the Turkish, Albanian and Bosnian form of Ādam, the first human being and first Prophet in Islam. The name is one of the most frequent boys' names in Turkey and the Balkans, and is also used in Algeria and Tunisia. Muslim scholars generally explain Ādam as linked to adīm, the earth's surface, from which he was created.
Is Adem a Muslim name?
Yes. Adem is a Muslim name, the Turkish and Balkan form of the Prophet Adam.
Is Adem in the Quran?
Adam is named many times in the Quran, as in 'Then Adam received words from his Lord, and He accepted his repentance' (Quran 2:37).
Where is the name Adem used?
Very common in Turkey, Bosnia, Albania and Kosovo, and in North Africa.
Gifts with the name Adem
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adem mean?
Adem means 'Adam, the first human and Prophet'. It comes from Turkish / Bosnian form of Adam.
Is Adem a Muslim name?
Yes. Adem is a Muslim name, the Turkish and Balkan form of the Prophet Adam.
How do you write Adem in Arabic?
Adem is written آدم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Adem?
Adem is pronounced AH-dem.
Is Adem mentioned in the Quran?
Adam is named many times in the Quran, as in 'Then Adam received words from his Lord, and He accepted his repentance' (Quran 2:37).