Adama is a Hebrew given name meaning ''earth'' or ''soil'', and a Hindu surname.

People with the given name Adama

*Adama "Manadja" Fanny, musician in the Ivorian musical group Magic System * Adama Ba (born 1993), Mauritanian footballer *

Adama Barro Adama Barro (born 3 September 1996) is a Burkinabé international footballer who plays for Rahimo FC, as a midfielder. Career He has played club football for RC Bobo Dioulasso and Rahimo FC. He made his international debut for Burkina Faso ...

(born 1996), Burkinabé footballer * Adama Barrow (born 1965), Gambian politician * Adama Cissé (born 1967), Senegalese footballer * Adama Koné Clofie (born 1967), Ivorian footballer * Adama Coulibaly (born 1980), Malian footballer * Adama Coulibaly (born 1998), Malian basketball player * Adama Damballey (born 1957), Gambian wrestler * Adama Diakhaby (born 1996), French footballer * Adama Diakhaté (born 1970), Senegalese footballer *

Adama Diakhite Adama Alex Diakhite (born 12 April 1997) is a Senegalese basketball player who plays for AS Douanes of the Nationale 1 and the Basketball Africa League (BAL). A center, he played college basketball in the Philippines before turning professiona ...

(born 1997), Senegalese basketball player * Adama Diakité (disambiguation) ** Adama Diakité (born 1978), Malian footballer in 2002 African Cup of Nations **

Adama Diakité (footballer, born 1991) Adama Diakité (born 7 March 1991) is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Marignane GCB FC. Career Paris-born Diakité began playing football for Red Star 93. He joined the youth team of RC Lens in 2008, and made h ...

, French footballer ** Adama Diakité (footballer, born 1993), Ivorian footballer in Italy *

Adama Diatta Adama Diatta (born 14 August 1988) is a male freestyle wrestler from Senegal. He participated in the Wrestling at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's freestyle 55 kg, Men's freestyle 55 kg at the 2008 Summer Olympics. In the round of 16, he lost ...

(born 1988), Senegalese wrestler * Adama Smith Dickens (born 1992), Congolese footballer *

Adama Dieng Adama Dieng (born 22 May 1950, Senegal) is a former UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and former board member of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance and a former registrar of the International Criminal ...

(born 1950), African politician * Adama Diomande (born 1990), Norwegian footballer * Adama Dosso, Ivorian diplomat *

Adama Drabo Adama Drabo (1948 - July 15, 2009) was a Malian filmmaker and playwright. Biography Drabo was in the Malian capital of Bamako, Mali, where he showed an interest in film since his childhood. For ten years, he was a schoolteacher in a Malian ...

(1948–2009), Malian filmmaker and playwright *

Adama Fall Adama Fall (born 25 December 1950) is a Senegalese sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1976 Summer Olympics Events January * January 3 – The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights enters in ...

(born 1950), Senegalese sprinter * Adama Fofana (disambiguation) **

Adama Fofana (footballer, born 1989) Adama Fofana (born 20 December 1989) is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a forward. Career Fofana made his professional debut with Brescia Calcio during the 2007–08 season. During the 2008–09 season, he played for Como Calcio, playing 18 ...

, Ivorian footballer, forward ** Adama Fofana (footballer, born 1999), Ivorian footballer, defender ** Adama Fofana (footballer, born 2001), Ivorian footballer, winger * Adama Guira (born 1988), Burkinabé footballer * Adama Jalloh (born 1993), British photographer *

Adama Jammeh (sprinter) Adama Jammeh (born 10 June 1993) is a Gambian sprinter. He competed in the 200 metres at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing without advancing from the first round. Competition record 1Disqualified in the final 2Did not finish in the se ...

(born 1993), Gambian sprinter *

Adama Jammeh Adama Jammeh may refer to: * Adama Jammeh (sprinter) * Adama Jammeh (footballer) {{hndis, Jammeh, Adama ...

(born 2000), Gambian footballer * Adama Jarjue (born 1997), Gambian footballer * Adama Kéïta (born 1990), Malian footballer *

Adama Koné Adama Koné (born 4 April 1987) is an Ivory Coast professional footballer who plays as a forward for Yangon United F.C. in the Myanmar National League. Before coming to Myanmar, he spent time in clubs in Israel, Egypt, and Thailand. Career Ear ...

(born 1987), Ivory Coast footballer * Adama Kouyaté (1928–2020), Malian photographer * Adama Lamikanra, Nigerian judge *

Adama Mbengue Adama Mbengue (born 1 December 1993) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a left-back for French club Châteauroux. Career Club After being scouted in Senegal during his time with Orlando City Academy Affiliate, Sport Galaxy, Mb ...

(born 1993), Senegalese footballer *

Adama Ndiaye Adama Paris during Fashion Week Nov 2016 Adama Amanda Ndiaye is a Senegalese fashion designer. She also goes by the name Adama Paris, which is also the name of the label she owns and operates. Her pieces, which are manufactured in Morocco, can be ...

, Senegalese fashion designer *

Adama Niane Adama Niane (born 16 June 1993) is a Malian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Azerbaijan Premier League club Kapaz. Club career Early career Born in Bamako, Niane started his career at Yeelen Olympique, joining the club as a y ...

(born 1993), Malian footballer *

Adama Njie Adama Njie (or N'Jie; born 7 February 1978) is a retired Gambian middle-distance runner who specialised in the 800 metres. She represented her country in three Olympic Games and one Commonwealth Games, and was the flag-bearer for the Gambia at t ...

(born 1978), Gambian runner * Adama Ouédraogo (born 1987), Burkinabé swimmer * Adama Samassékou, African politician *

Adama Sane Adama Sane (born 11 June 2000) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Gżira United. Career Born in Senegal, Sane moved to Italy in 2014. In 2015 he joined to Hellas Verona youth sector. After scored 25 goals in ...

(born 2000), Senegalese footballer *

Adama Sanogo Adama Sanogo (born 12 February 2002) is a Malian professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League. In 2023 he won the national ...

(born 2002), Malian basketball player * Adama Sarr (born 1991), Senegalese footballer *

Adama Sawadogo Adama Sawadogo (born 20 January 1990) is a Burkinabé international footballer who plays for Salitas, as a goalkeeper. Career Born in Ouahigouya, Sawadogo has played club football for ASFA Yennenga, Missile FC, FC 105 Libreville and Salita ...

(born 1990), Burkinabé football goalkeeper *

Adama François Sene Adama François Sene (born 30 November 1989 in Dakar) is a Senegalese footballer who plays as a centre back for Al Shamal. Sene previously played for Boavista F.C. in the Liga de Honra and Vitória F.C. in the Primeira Liga. In 2011, he mo ...

(born 1989), Senegalese footballer *

Adama Soumaoro Adama Soumaoro (born 18 June 1992) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Bologna. Career On 31 January 2020, Soumaoro joined Serie A club Genoa on loan with an option-to-buy. On 10 January 2021, he ...

(born 1992), French footballer *

Adama Soumaré Adama Soumaré (born 12 May 1982) is a retired French-Burundian defender who played as a defender. Career Soumaré began his career 2000 with Le Havre AC and was loaned out to Vannes on 7 January 2009.Adama Sulemana Adama Sulemana is a Ghanaian politician and member of parliament for the Tain constituency in the Bono region of Ghana. Early life and education Adama was born on 6 March 1978 and hails from Nsawkaw in the Bono region of Ghana. He had his ...

, Ghanaian politician *

Adama Tamba Adama Tamba (born 29 August 1998) is a Gambian footballer who plays as a forward for Division 3 Féminine club Cannes and the Gambia national team. Early life Adama and her sister were born in Banjul, and grew up at the SOS Children's Vil ...

(born 1998), Gambian footballer *

Adama Tamboura Adama Tamboura (born 18 May 1985) is a Malian former professional footballer who played as a left back. Club career Born in Bamako, Mali, Tamboura began his career for Djoliba AC and on 22 August 2006, Tamboura signed a loan deal ending on 30 ...

(born 1985), Malian footballer *

Adama Touré Adama Touré may refer to: * Adama Touré (PAI general secretary) (1936–2012), Burkinabé politician and educator * Adama Touré (footballer) (born 1991), Malian football player * Adama Touré (SONABEL trade unionist), Burkinabé trade uni ...

(born 1991), Malian footballer * Adama Traoré (disambiguation), multiple people

People with the surname Adama

* Barack Adama, French rapper from Senegal *

Osumanu Adama Osumamu Adama (born December 24, 1980) is a Ghanaian professional boxer in the middleweight division, and the first middleweight titleholder from Ghana. Early life One of nine children, Osamamu grew up in Accra into a large family, and helped t ...

(born 1980), Ghanaian boxer

People with the given name Adama

People with the surname Adama

See also