Adelheide
European · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Adelheide
The given name 'Adelheide' is derived from the Old High German words 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'heid' meaning 'kind' or 'sort', and it is often associated with the Germanic concept of nobility.
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Etymology
The given name 'Adelheide' is derived from the Old High German words 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'heid' meaning 'kind' or 'sort', and it is often associated with the Germanic concept of nobility. The name 'Adelheide' has been used in various European cultures, particularly in Germany and Austria, and is often associated with the Christian faith, with notable historical examples including Saint Adelheid of Vilich, a 9th-century abbess.
Adelheide currently ranks #15,584 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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