Àdhamh
/ˈaːɣəv/
Àdhamh is the Gaelic way to say the male given name Adam.
Àdhamh is used as a proper noun for the male given name Adam.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈaːɣəv/.
Did you know?
- The name Àdhamh is derived from the Hebrew word for 'red earth' or 'ground', linking the identity of the first man to the soil.
- Because Àdhamh is a biblical name, it often appears in traditional Gaelic genealogies and religious texts, though it is less common as a daily name than in English.
Examples in context
- Tha Àdhamh an seo.Adam is here.
- An robh Àdhamh an seo?Was Adam here?
Example conversation
Angus and Eilidh are talking about a mutual friend.
- AngusA bheil Àdhamh sa dachaigh?Is Adam at home?
- EilidhCha fios a huinn.I don't know.
- AngusCuimhnigh air Àdhamh.Remember Adam.
- EilidhTha mi a' cuimhneachadh air Àdhamh.I remember Adam.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “adam” translations and entries Àdhamh, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Àdhamh, CC BY-SA 4.0.
