Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 04, 2024

Adah

US Popularity Rank: 4299

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Adornment, ornament

Adah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin that originated in the Old Testament. It's the second female name mentioned in Genesis, after Eve. Adah appears twice in these texts, once as the mother of Jabal and Jubal and a second time as a wife of Esau. You might think that Adah is related to the Germanic name Ada, thanks to its familiar sound, but you'd be wrong. Meaning "adornment" or “ornament,” this sweet name will be the perfect accessory for baby.

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