Adams

Adams Meaning & Origin

About Adams
The name "Adams" is a patronymic surname derived from the given name "Adam," which has Hebrew origins meaning "man" or "earth." It is a common surname in English-speaking countries and is often associated with biblical references, symbolizing the first man created by God. The name "Adams" signifies a connection to one's paternal lineage, indicating descent from someone named Adam.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Adams are male.

Adams Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATMS
🗽 NYSIIS
AN
🔊 Soundex
A3052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 D AH0 M Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈædəmz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATMS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A352

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Adams in Braille

Here's how to represent Adams in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Adams in braille

How to Spell the Name Adams in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Adams using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Adams in sign language

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