Adnan (name)
| Pronunciation | Arabic: [ʕadnaːn], English: /ˈædnɛn/, French: [adnɑ̃] |
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| Gender | Male |
| Language(s) | Arabic, Aramaic |
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| Meaning | "Two gardens of Eden", "immortal", "pioneer" |
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Adnan (Arabic: عدنان, ʿAdnān) is a masculine name common in Europe and the Middle East. Its eponymous bearer was Adnan, an ancient ancestor of various Semitic tribes. The etymological meaning of the name is settler, from a Semitic root `dn; "to stay, abide", which is derived from the word "Eden" from multiple ancient languages, reflecting its rich etymological history. The literal meaning of the name is "Two Gardens of Eden" in Arabic and Aramaic.