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Adnan
Adnan (name) means a masculine given name of Arabic origin. Example: “Adnan means "settler" in Arabic.”
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A masculine given name of Arabic origin.
"Adnan means "settler" in Arabic."
2
A surname of Arabic origin.
"The Adnan family emigrated from Syria in the 1990s."
How to use Adnan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Arabic man's first name or surname.
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Word forms
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_____ means "settler" in Arabic.
Etymology
From Arabic ʕadnān, meaning "settler."
Frequently asked questions
What does “Adnan” mean?
The word “Adnan” means a masculine given name of Arabic origin. In plain terms, an Arabic man's first name or surname.
How do you use “Adnan” in a sentence?
Here is “Adnan” used in a sentence: “Adnan means "settler" in Arabic.”
What part of speech is “Adnan”?
“Adnan” is a name.
Where does the word “Adnan” come from?
The word “Adnan” comes from Arabic. From Arabic ʕadnān, meaning "settler.".
Is “Adnan” a common word?
“Adnan” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Adnan” have?
“Adnan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a masculine given name of Arabic origin.
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