Adela
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Adela
Adela derives from the Germanic element "adal," meaning "noble," and is a shortened form of names like Adelheid or Adelaide.
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Etymology
Adela derives from the Germanic element "adal," meaning "noble," and is a shortened form of names like Adelheid or Adelaide. The name has been used across European cultures, particularly in Spanish, English, and French-speaking regions, with notable historical bearers including Saint Adela (daughter of William the Conqueror) and various medieval European nobility.
Adela currently ranks #1,151 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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