Boy's name
Ádhamh
“AWV”
from Hebrew Adam, 'one made', a creature
The story behind the name
Woulfe believed it was in use in Ireland and Scotland from early Christian times, and it was one of the favourite names of the Anglo-Normans. Bearers include Ádhamh Ó Cianáin (died 1373), the historian and genealogist whose manuscript is known as Leabhar Adhamh Ó Cianáin.
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