Adah

עָדָה

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Biblical / Rabbinic Hebrew
• Meaning: adorned

• Adar is the name of the Hebrew month in which Purim falls, making it forever linked to one of Judaism's most joyous and raucous celebrations. The Talmud famously teaches that when Adar arrives, joy increases, turning this month into a synonym for happiness itself. As a given name, Adar also carries the meaning of "noble" or "majestic," adding a layer of quiet dignity to all that festive energy.

  Sleek and gender-neutral, this name works beautifully across cultures and languages. It has the cool brevity of names like Ari or Tal with the bonus of evoking an entire season of Jewish joy. Especially perfect for a winter baby, Adar is a name that carries its own built-in celebration.

• Alternate Spellings: Ada, Addah
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Sarina
  ,
  Noga
  ,
  Gideon
  ,
  Oded
• Theme: royalty, treasures