Αδάμ
Adám/aˈðam/masculine
Adam is a male given name in Greek, commonly written as Αδάμ (Adám). Wiktionary also lists Αδάμος (Adámos).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Αδάμ | Adám | /aˈðam/ | masculine |
| Αδάμος | Adámos |
The name refers to the male given name Adam.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Adám. The pronunciation is /aˈðam/.
Did you know?
- The name Αδάμ belongs to a category of names that can change their ending depending on the grammatical case. While it is Αδάμ in the nominative, it becomes Αδάμε when someone is calling out to the person.
- In Greek, Αδάμ is often used as a surname rather than just a first name. You will frequently find Greek families with the last name Αδάμος.
- The name Αδάμ traces its roots back to the Biblical Hebrew word for 'man' or 'mankind'.
Examples in context
- Αδάμ είναι ένα όμορφο όνομα για ένα αγόρι.Adam is a beautiful name for a boy.
- Μείνε εδώ, Άκη!Stay here, Akis!
- Πρέπει να καλέσω τον Αδάμ.Prepei na kaleso ton Adam.I must call Adam.
- Τον Αδάμ τον ξέρω από πάντα.Ton Adam ton xero apo panta.I have known Adam forever.
Example conversation
Maria and Kostas are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- Κώστας KostasΓνωρίζεις τον Αδάμ;Gnoryizeis ton Adam;Do you know Adam?
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, είναι πολύ καλός άνθρωπος.Ne, ine poly kalos anthropos.Yes, he is a very good person.
- Κώστας KostasΕίναι εδώ στο πάρτι;Ine edo sto parti;Is he here at the party?
- Μαρία MariaΌχι, ο Αδάμ έφυγε νωρίς.Ochi, o Adam efge noris.No, Adam left early.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “adam” translations and entries Αδάμ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Αδάμ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
