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Adab

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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.

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.

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