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Adab
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How to Pronounce Adab
Pronounced ah-DAB /ɑːˈdæb/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic adab, 'good manners; refinement; courtesy; culture' — a word for graceful, respectful conduct. A virtue name; noted honestly.Low
In 30 seconds: A graceful virtue name: Adab means 'good manners; refinement' (said 'ah-DAB'). Gentle and cultured.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic adab, 'good manners; refinement; courtesy; culture' — a word for graceful, respectful conduct. A virtue name; noted honestly.
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History & Origin
Adab is Arabic for 'good manners; refinement; courtesy.' It reads gentle and cultured — rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-DAB').
In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, cultured, and gentle.
Did you know? Adab is Arabic for 'good manners; refinement; courtesy' — a word for graceful, respectful conduct; a gentle virtue name, noted honestly (said 'ah-DAB').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Adab — Arabic adab; 'good manners; refinement'; two syllables
Variations
AdaabAdabAdaba
Nicknames
AdaDabi
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Adab mean?
Adab is Arabic for 'good manners; refinement; courtesy.'
How do you pronounce Adab?
It's said ah-DAB /ɑːˈdæb/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Adab a boy or girl name?
Adab is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Adab?
Adab is a rare name in the U.S.













