Origin, Meaning, And History Of Aden
Aden is a modern English name for boys. It is a variant of the English and Irish name Aidan which means ‘little fire.’ It is derived from the Old Irish name Áedán or Aodhán. However, it could also come from the Arabic adan, derived from the Akkadian idīnum meaning ‘plains,’ ‘lowlands,’ ‘wild lands,’ ‘steppes,’ naturally irrigated land,’ or ‘untouched fertile land.’ Another possibility is that it is a habitational name for people from a place with the same name in Arabia. The Arabic version is a unisex name. Additionally, this name could have been derived from Hebrew and is commonly used in Somalia.
There are several other meanings to Aden too. In Romansh, it is a variant of Adam. Adam typically means ‘man’ though it could also mean ‘son of the red earth.’ Moreover, in Somali, Aden is a variant of Aadan, again a variant of Adam.
Aden could also be a first name derived from a surname. In Frisian, Dutch, and North German, the surname Aden is a patronymic derived from the first name Ade. Moreover, in Scottish, Aden could be a habitational name for people from Auden or Aden in Aberdeenshire.
Now let us look at the variations of this name. Apart from Aidan, there is Aiden, Aydan, and Ayden. There are variations in other languages too. They include Aidan, Aodh, Aodhán, and Aodhagán in Irish; Áed and Aodh in Irish mythology; Áed, Áedán, and Áedh in Old Irish, and Aodh in Scottish Gaelic. You can also use nicknames such as Addy, Addie, Adde, Ade, and Den for Aden.
Aden is used pretty commonly in the world around us. Aden is a major port city in Yemen. Moreover, the Gulf of Aden is deepwater in the Indian Ocean. There are several places in the US and UK with this name too. Moreover, Aden is the name of an American indie-pop band.
This name has appeared in pop culture too. We haveAden Jefferies, a recurring character from the Australian soap opera Home and Away. Moreover, Aden is also a character in the drama seriesThe 100. Finally, we haveHazel Aden, a recurring character in the Canadian teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation.
How To Pronounce Aden?
Famous People With The Name Aden
- John Aden GillettBritish actor, known for his role in The House of Elliott
- Aden YoungCanadian-Australian actor, known for his role in the drama Rectify
- Aden TuttonAustralian volleyball player and Olympian
- Aden Durde美式足球教练,称为的一员International Player Pathway of the NFL
- 亚丁湾Abdulle奥斯曼Daar(正面n Adde)First President of the Somali Republic
Aden On The Popularity Chart
According to the SSA graphs below, the name started gaining popularity from the late 90s. Take a look at Aden’s performance below.
Popularity Over Time
Aden saw a growth in popularity only after 1998. In 2006, its popularity peaked with 1,406 babies per million given this name. Later, its popularity decreased and in 2021, 386 babies per million were named Aden.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Aden ranked high in 1980 at 14, 275. However, its position slipped and it ranked 20,837 in 2007. It showed some improvement later and ranked 18,225 in 2021.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Aden
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Aden?
The name Aden means handsome, adorned.
2. What is the origin of the name Aden?
Aden has a Gaelic origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Aden?
Aden is pronounced as ah-den.
