aden
|a-den|
B2
/ˈeɪdən/
port city in Yemen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Aden' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'عدن', where 'عدن' meant 'settlement' or 'dwelling'.
Historical Evolution
'عدن' transformed into the English word 'Aden' through transliteration.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'settlement' or 'dwelling', but over time it evolved into its current meaning as a city name.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/05 12:06