Adam
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A male given name, also referring to the first man in Biblical and religious traditions. Often used as a proper noun.
“Adam arrived early to the meeting.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈæ.dəm/
Syllables
ad·am
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Proper noun with repeated A, double letters.
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Scrabble
Worth 7 points, but proper nouns usually not allowed.
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