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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Noble (also glossed as 'serene')
- Origin
- Germanic (Latinate form of Adele)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- uh-DEL-ah
Adela is the Latinate form of Adele, a Germanic name meaning noble (sometimes glossed as serene). It's pronounced uh-DEL-ah, and it has a bold, trailblazing feel to it. If you're weighing it for a daughter, it's a name with real roots and a clear, confident sound.
Meaning & Origin of Adela
Meaning: Noble (also glossed as 'serene').
Origin: Germanic (Latinate form of Adele).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Adela
uh-DEL-ahIPA /əˈdɛlə/
Popularity of Adela
Adela hit its highest rank in 1882 at #447, when 17 baby girls were given the name. By 2024 it had dropped to #1095 in the rankings, even though 224 babies were named Adela that year — more than ten times the 1882 count.
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FAQ
What does the name Adela mean?
Noble (also glossed as ‘serene’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Adela?
Adela is pronounced uh-DEL-ah (IPA: /əˈdɛlə/).
Is Adela a popular name right now?
Adela peaked at #447 in 1882 and is ranked #1095 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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