Edele
Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Edele
The given name 'Edele' is derived from the Old High German word 'edal', meaning 'noble' or 'generous', and is related to the Germanic word 'adal', meaning 'noble' or 'exalted'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Edele' is derived from the Old High German word 'edal', meaning 'noble' or 'generous', and is related to the Germanic word 'adal', meaning 'noble' or 'exalted'. The name 'Edele' has been used in various cultures, including Germanic and Slavic cultures, and is also associated with the medieval German noble title 'Edel', with notable historical context in the nobility of medieval Europe.
Edele currently ranks #3,912 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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