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Adem
Adem (name) means a surname of Amharic origin. Example: “His surname, Adem, traces back to Ethiopia.”
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A surname of Amharic origin.
"His surname, Adem, traces back to Ethiopia."
How to Use Adem
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA family name derived from the Amharic version of "Adam."
Word Forms
Adems plural
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Etymology
From the Amharic form of the name Adam.
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What does “Adem” mean?
The word “Adem” means a surname of Amharic origin. In plain terms, a family name derived from the Amharic version of "Adam.".
How do you use “Adem” in a sentence?
Here is “Adem” used in a sentence: “His surname, Adem, traces back to Ethiopia.”
What part of speech is “Adem”?
“Adem” is a name.