Settler or one who stays for a long time
Derived from the Arabic root 'adn', meaning to stay or settle in a place. In Islamic tradition, Adnan was a legendary ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad and the North Arabian tribes. It carries a sense of permanence and belonging.
About 112 boys were named Adnan in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Saudi Arabian businessman and arms dealer
Belgian professional footballer
Subject of the first season of the podcast Serial
Former Prime Minister of Turkey
British-Afghan photojournalist
The same feel as Adnan — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
