Adama
Meaning of Adama
The name Adama is a unique and culturally rich choice for a baby, suitable for both boys and girls. Originating from African languages, specifically Hausa and Fulani, Adama is pronounced as ah-DAA-mah (/æˈdɑmɑ/). This name carries a sense of heritage and strength, often associated with the earth or ground in various cultures. The variation "Adamah" shares the same roots and pronunciation. In recent years, Adama has seen modest popularity in the United States, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 28 newborns annually since 1973. Its highest rank was 5097th in 2007. Despite its relatively rare use, Adama stands out as a distinctive and meaningful name choice that resonates with cultural depth and timeless appeal.
Pronunciation
African (Hausa),African (Fulani)
- Pronunced as ah-DAA-mah (/æˈdɑmɑ/)
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Notable People Named Adama
| Adama Traoré Diarra is a Spanish professional footballer known for his role as a right winger for Premier League club Fulham and the Spain national team. |
| Adama Traoré is an Ivorian professional footballer known for his role as a left back at A-League Men club Melbourne Victory. |
| Adama Niane is a Malian professional footballer known for his role as a forward at Azerbaijan Premier League club Kapaz. |
| Adama Sanogo is a Malian professional basketball player known for his success with the UConn Huskies and his current contract with the Chicago Bulls. |
| Adama Koné is a professional footballer from Ivory Coast, currently playing as a forward for Yangon United F.C. in the Myanmar National League, with previous stints in clubs across Israel, Egypt, and Thailand. |
| Adama Niane was a French actor known for his work in film and television. |
| Adama Diakité is a French professional footballer known for his role as a striker at Marignane GCB FC. |
| Adama Fofana is an Ivorian professional footballer known for his role as a winger for Žalgiris. |
| Adama Fofana is a professional footballer from the Ivory Coast who plays as a defender for French club Dijon and represents the Burkina Faso national team. |
| Adama Coulibaly is a retired Malian professional footballer known for his career as a defender. |
| Adama Sarr is a Senegalese professional footballer known for his position as a forward. |
| Adama Jammeh is a Gambian sprinter who competed in the 200 meters at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing. |
| Adama Diakité is a Malian footballer who represented the Mali national football team in ten matches between 2001 and 2002, and was part of the squad for the 2002 African Cup of Nations tournament. |
| Adama Barro is a Burkinabé international footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Rahimo FC. |
