Find out how popular the first name Adn has been for the last 1 years (from 2012 to 2012) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Adn by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Adn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2012, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Adn.

The history of the first name Adn

The name Adn has its origins in ancient Sumerian culture, dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "ad," which means "father." This suggests that the name may have been originally used to honor or pay tribute to the paternal figure or ancestors.

Adn was a relatively common name among the Sumerians, as evidenced by its appearance in various clay tablet records and inscriptions from that era. One notable historical reference comes from the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known works of literature, where a character named Adn is mentioned as a wise and respected elder.

The earliest documented individual bearing the name Adn was a Sumerian priest and scribe who lived around 2300 BCE. His name was recorded on a clay tablet that detailed his duties and responsibilities in the temple of the god Enki.

One of the most famous individuals named Adn was a Babylonian astrologer and mathematician who lived around 700 BCE. He is credited with making significant contributions to the development of astronomy and the study of celestial bodies.

In ancient Greek mythology, there was a figure named Adn who was said to be a skilled hunter and companion of the goddess Artemis. He was often depicted as a skilled archer and protector of the wilderness.

During the Islamic Golden Age, around the 9th century CE, there was a renowned philosopher and scholar named Adn al-Quds. He was widely respected for his writings on logic, metaphysics, and ethics, and his works influenced many subsequent thinkers in the Islamic world.

Another notable individual named Adn was a 12th-century Persian poet and mystic who wrote extensively on the themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. His poetic works were widely celebrated and have been translated into numerous languages.

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