Adamu

Adamu Meaning & Origin

About Adamu
The surname Adamu is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among Muslim populations. It is derived from the Arabic name "Adam," which means "man" or "human." The surname Adamu is often associated with individuals who trace their ancestry back to the biblical figure Adam, who is considered the first man in Abrahamic religions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Adamu is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Adamu: 229
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,317
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Adamu based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Adamu is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATM
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A3050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 D AA1 M Y UW0
🌐 IPA
/adamu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Adamu in Braille

Here's how to represent Adamu in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Adamu in braille

How to sign the name Adamu using Sign Language

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

The name Adamu in sign language

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