Gender: MaleRelated Names: Ad, Adams Meanings: Mortal, man of the red earth; first human created by God (Old Testament; Hebrew). First human being; first Muslim prophet (Swahili, East Africa). Resource References: A Handbook of African NamesWhat’s In a Name? Unaitwaje? A Swahili Book of NamesThe Afro-American Griot Speaks: Afro-American NamesA World of Baby Names