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Adnan

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Meaning

A descendant of Ismail and traditional ancestor of the North Arabian tribes.. who called themselves 'the sons of Adnan'.

Pronunciation

Pronounced: Adnan

Variations

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About this name

Adnan is a boy name of Arabic origin. It has a timeless feel and works well for parents looking for a meaningful classic name.

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Arabic for one who enlivens a place, one who lives a long live. It is the attribute noun of Aamer. Amri also means one belongs to the Aamer tribe, which is the name of various Arabian tribes.

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Alawi

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Descendant of Ali Bin Abi Talib, Above

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