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Adama

/ah-dah-MAH/
French Unisex

Adama is a French name meaning "Man; earth". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, BE. The origin is debated, with potential roots in Hebrew ('adamah' meaning earth or ground) or potentially West African origins. The exact root words are unclear without definitive origin confirmation.

Language French
Gender Unisex
Phonetic ah-dah-MAH

Say it as ah-dah-MAH. Keep the original French phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Adama Barrow - President of The Gambia
  • · Adama Traoré - Spanish footballer

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