Adah

Adah is a female given name of Hebrew origin. It is commonly understood to mean adornment or ornament, reflecting the Hebrew roots often associated with beauty or embellishment. The name appears in the Hebrew Bible and has been used in various Christian and Jewish communities over the centuries.

In biblical usage, Adah occurs as the name of two women. In Genesis 4:19, Adah is described as one of Lamech’s wives. In Genesis 36:2, Adah is listed as the wife of Esau, daughter of Elon the Hittite, making her part of the lineage associated with the Edomite line.

Beyond its biblical occurrences, Adah is relatively rare in modern times but is still used as a given name in English-speaking communities. It is sometimes viewed as an archaic or traditional variant, and in some cases may be considered a longer form or related to Ada. The name’s usage today tends to be modest and localized rather than widespread.

Overall, Adah is a historically grounded name with biblical associations and a presence in contemporary given-name practices, retained for its classical and heritage-linked resonance.