adam

Adam is a given name and the name of a central figure in several Abrahamic traditions. The etymology is Hebrew, from adam meaning "man" or "earth" (connected to adamah, "ground"), with the name historically referring to the first human in religious narratives.

In the Hebrew Bible, Adam is formed by God from the dust of the ground and placed in the Garden of Eden to tend it. He and Eve are given permission to eat except from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. After their disobedience, they gain knowledge of their nakedness, experience shame, and are expelled from the garden. Adam is described as the progenitor of humankind and the father of notable early descendants, including Cain and Abel.

In Christian tradition, the story of Adam is linked to the doctrine of original sin, which holds that humanity inherited a fallen state due to Adam’s disobedience. This framework shapes many Christian understandings of salvation and the subsequent life of humanity, culminating in beliefs about Jesus Christ’s role in redemption.

In Islam, Adam (Adam) is regarded as the first human and a Prophet. Created from clay, he was taught the names of things and commanded to honor God. Angels were instructed to bow to him, but Iblis refused. Adam and his wife Hawā (Eve) lived in Paradise until their lapse led to life on earth; they repented and were forgiven, and their descendants are regarded as all humans.

As a given name, Adam remains widely used across cultures and languages. Variants include Adem and Adán in various regions. The name appears in histories, literature, and contemporary society, often chosen for its traditional and universal roots.