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Ever wondered the meaning and origin of the name Adam?


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According to the bible, Adam is the name of the first man on earth. The name derives from adama, which means 'earth' in Hebrew. God supposedly fashioned the first humans from earth and clay, breathing life into them. In Hebrew, it generically means 'man', and hence is not widely adopted as a given name. Famous bearers include Adam Sandler (actor) and Adam Rickett (actor).

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