Edom

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Edom means "red" or "ruddy" in Hebrew. It is also the name of a region in the Middle East, associated with the descendants of Esau in the Bible.
Scripts(How to write)
אֱדוֹם
אֱדוֹם(Ancient Hebrew)
Pronunciation
EE-dum
EE-dəm(English)
Popularity
Edom is a quite rare name, with low popularity in the world.

cartoon of the name Edom
Cartoon of Edom

Edom Name meanings & History

Edom means "red" or "ruddy" in Hebrew. It is also the name of a region in the Middle East, associated with the descendants of Esau in the Bible. From Hebrew אָדֹם ('adom) meaning "red". According to the Old Testament, Esau, who is described as having red skin, was given this name because he traded his birthright for a helping of red broth. The bible goes on to tell that Esau was the founder of the ancient nation of Edom, located to the south of the kingdom of Judah. Edom is a masculine name that can be used for newborn boys.

Zodiac Sign of Edom: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Edom:

E: Expressive,Entertain,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Enliven,Environment

D: Daddy,Dutiful,Demanding,Determined,Domestic,Doting

O: Obsolete,Obstinate,Organized,Obsessive,Ostentatious

M: Mother,Memory,Mushy,Mommy,Maternal,Manipulative,Memorabilia

Edom is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

Related Names to Edom

Similar names to Edom include Adom, Adam, Eamon, and Edo.

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