Adam is the name used in the opening chapters of the Book of Genesis and in the Quran to refer to the first man created by God. The name also takes on broader meanings: collectively as "mankind" and individually as "a human being."
In the Book of Genesis, Adam is formed from the earth, a point emphasized by the Hebrew word adamah, meaning "earth" or "ground," which shares its root with the name Adam. This linguistic connection underscores a key theme in Genesis chapters 1–8: the intrinsic bond between humans and the earth. According to the biblical account, Adam becomes alienated from the earth following his act of disobedience, reflecting a spiritual and ecological rupture.
| Description: | Male given name |
| Net Worth 2021: | 120 million |
