Meaning: From Arabic adham, 'black, dark' — borne by the Sufi saint Ibrahim ibn AdhamMedium
In 30 seconds: Deep and noble: Adham is Arabic for 'black, dark' — borne by the revered Sufi prince-turned-saint Ibrahim ibn Adham. Strong and storied.
Adham comes from Arabic adham, 'black, dark' (also a prized black horse). It's forever linked to the 8th-century Sufi saint Ibrahim ibn Adham, a prince who embraced asceticism. A dignified classic.
In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, dark at the root, and noble.
Did you know? Ibrahim ibn Adham was a prince who renounced his throne for a life of devotion — a legendary Sufi figure; Adham means 'black, dark', a noble Arabic name.
