Aden
Aden (name) means a major port city in Yemen, and the former capital of South Yemen. Example: “The ship refuelled at Aden before continuing through the Red Sea.”
How to use Aden
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBest known as a historic Yemeni port city on the Gulf of Aden.
Word forms
Adens plural
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The ship refuelled at _____ before continuing through the Red Sea.
Etymology
From Arabic ʕadan, likely tracing back through Akkadian and Sumerian words for open, fertile plain — the same root behind the biblical "Eden."
Rhymes for Aden
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What does “Aden” mean?
The word “Aden” means a major port city in Yemen, and the former capital of South Yemen. In plain terms, best known as a historic Yemeni port city on the Gulf of Aden.
How do you pronounce “Aden”?
“Aden” is pronounced AY-duhn (/ˈeɪ.dən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Aden” in a sentence?
Here is “Aden” used in a sentence: “The ship refuelled at Aden before continuing through the Red Sea.”
What part of speech is “Aden”?
“Aden” is a name.
Where does the word “Aden” come from?
The word “Aden” comes from Arabic. From Arabic ʕadan, likely tracing back through Akkadian and Sumerian words for open, fertile plain — the same root behind the biblical "Eden.".
Is “Aden” a common word?
“Aden” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Aden” have?
“Aden” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a major port city in Yemen, and the former capital of South Yemen.
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