Edom Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Edom Name at a Glance

Name	Edom
Meaning	An alternative name of the Old Testament character Esau. Variant of Adam : Red, a reference to either the red skin or the red earth of Eden from which the Old Testament Adam was created in Genesis 2.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Edom Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Edom means “An alternative name of the Old Testament character Esau. Variant of Adam : Red, a reference to either the red skin or the red earth of Eden from which the Old Testament Adam was created in Genesis 2”. 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.

Edom Name Origin

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

Is Edom a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Edom

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