Aadan

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How to Pronounce Aadan

Pronounced AH-dahn /ˈɑː.dɑːn/Medium

Meaning: A Somali form of Adam, from the Hebrew Adam, 'earth; man' — the first man in the Bible and Quran; it also reads as a form of the Irish Aidan ('little fire'). Both routes are given honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A Somali form of Adam ('earth; man'): Aadan honors the first man, and echoes Aidan too (said 'AH-dahn'). Noted honestly.

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Origin LowSomali, Hebrew

MeaningA Somali form of Adam, from the Hebrew Adam, 'earth; man' — the first man in the Bible and Quran; it also reads as a form of the Irish Aidan ('little fire'). Both routes are given honestly.

U.S. rank (2022)#10860 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 136

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aadan carries Adam into Somali spelling, keeping the Hebrew sense 'earth; man' and the weight of the first man in the Bible and Quran. To some ears it also reads as Aidan ('little fire'). We give both routes honestly. Rare in the U.S. (said 'AH-dahn').

In the U.S. it appears only very rarely, mostly in Somali families. Rare, rooted, and strong.

Did you know? Aadan is a Somali form of Adam — from the Hebrew for 'earth; man,' the first man in scripture — and it doubles as a form of the Irish Aidan ('little fire'); both routes noted honestly (said 'AH-dahn').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Aadan — Somali form of Adam; also Aidan; Hebrew 'earth; man'

Variations

AdamAidanAadam

Nicknames

AadDanny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aadan mean?

Aadan is a Somali form of Adam ('earth; man,' the first man); it also reads as a form of Aidan ('little fire').

How do you pronounce Aadan?

It's said AH-dahn /ˈɑː.dɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aadan a boy's name?

Yes — Aadan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Aadan?

Aadan is an extremely rare name in the U.S.