Adan
Meaning of Adan
Adan is a robust and timeless male name with roots in both English and Spanish cultures. In English, it's pronounced as AH-dahn (/ɑːdɑn/), while in Spanish, the pronunciation shifts slightly to ah-DAN (/aˈðan/). A charming variation of this name is Adam, often used interchangeably. Over the years, Adan has maintained a strong presence in the United States. It reached peak popularity between 2005-2010 but continues to be a well-loved choice for parents even today. Looking back at historical data, we see that this unique name was first recorded in 1904 and has steadily grown in usage over the century. The simplicity yet sophistication of Adan makes it an ideal choice for those seeking a classic name with multicultural resonance.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AH-dahn (/ɑːdɑn/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as ah-DAN (/aˈðan/)
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Notable People Named Adan
| Adan Canto is a Mexican actor known for his roles in X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Following, Narcos, Designated Survivor, and The Cleaning Lady, as well as for his work as a writer and director. |
| Adan Abdulla Mohammed is a prominent Kenyan banker and entrepreneur who also served as the Cabinet Secretary for Industrialization of Kenya. |
| Adan Martin Coronado is an American professional soccer player. |
| Adan Juárez Serrano is a Mexican cyclist who participated in the men's individual road race at the 1996 Summer Olympics. |
| Adán Chalino Sánchez, an American-Mexican singer and composer, followed in his father's footsteps by specializing in regional Mexican music. |
| Adán Augusto López Hernández is a Mexican politician, lawyer, and notary public who served as governor of Tabasco and was appointed Secretary of the Interior by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. |
| Adán Jodorowsky, also known as Adanowsky, is a multi-talented French-Chilean musician, director, and actor. |
| Adán Jonathan Vergara Villagra is a Chilean football player known for his experience and strength as a central defender, currently playing for San Antonio Unido in Chile. |
| Adán Zapata Morales, also known as Adán Zapata, was a Mexican hip-hop/rap singer and lead vocalist of the group Mente En Blanco (MEB) until his tragic murder in 2012 at the age of 21. |
| Adán David Ruiz - Adán David Ruíz Gutiérrez is a Mexican politician affiliated with the PRI who served as Deputy of the LXII Legislature of the Mexican Congress representing Baja California. |
