Adamnan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Adamnan Name at a Glance

Name	Adamnan
Meaning	Little Adam, from Adam meaning red, a reference to either the red skin or the red earth from which the Old Testament Adam was created (Genesis 2:7). St Adamnan was a 7th century Irish saint and biographer of St Columba:.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Adamnan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Adamnan means “Little Adam, from Adam meaning red, a reference to either the red skin or the red earth from which the Old Testament Adam was created (Genesis 2:7). St Adamnan was a 7th century Irish saint and biographer of St Columba”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Adamnan Name Origin

Our database records Adamnan under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Adamnan a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Adamnan is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Adamnan

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