Is Adan an Arabic name? What does it mean? Read on to find out more, including the meaning of the name Adan, its origin, pronunciation and if relevant, popularity.
What does Adan mean in Arabic?
Adan means paradise, heaven, eternal.
It originates from the Arabic root word ع-د-ن (A D N).
The word A D N appears in the Quran several times when referring to heaven. According to Biblical tradition, ‘Eden’ was the heavenly garden where Adam and Eve lived. ‘Adan’ is also the name of a city in current-day Yemen. ‘Eden’ is the name of a city in current-day Lebanon.
Adan is a unisex name. The biblical spelling, ‘Eden’, is very frequently in the top ranking names all over the world for both boys and girls. ‘Adan’ is more commonly used for boys, although it is not uncommon as a girls name either, particularly in South East Asia.
Popularity of the name Adan
The biblical spelling of Adan, ‘Eden’ ranks as the 68th most popular baby girl name in the UK in 2023. It also ranks in the top 100 for many countries, such as Australia and New Zealand.
How to write Adan in Arabic:
Adan is written as عدن
How to pronounce Adan:
Adan is pronounced Ad-an.
Spelling variations of Adan
Eden, Aden