Adamo

Hebrew
"son of the red earth"
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Adamo Origin and Meaning

The name Adamo is a boy's name of Spanish origin.

Adamo is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Adam, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'man' or 'earth.' As the name of the first man in Biblical tradition, it carries significant religious and cultural weight across Judeo-Christian societies. The Adamo variant adds a romantic, Mediterranean flair to the classic name with its flowing vowel ending. While Adam remains more common in English-speaking countries, Adamo is embraced in Italian and Latin communities. The name combines historical depth with a musical quality characteristic of Romance languages. Parents might choose Adamo to honor Italian heritage, for its biblical connections, or simply for its distinctive yet recognizable quality that works well across cultural boundaries.

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