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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Noble
- Origin
- French (ultimately Germanic)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- uh-DEL
Adele is a French name with roots that go back further into Germanic language, and it means noble. It's pronounced uh-DEL (/əˈdɛl/), and it has a classic, old-fashioned charm that feels like it belongs to another era while still sounding familiar today.
Meaning & Origin of Adele
Meaning: Noble.
Origin: French (ultimately Germanic).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Adele
uh-DELIPA /əˈdɛl/
Popularity of Adele
Adele hit its highest popularity back in 1914, when it ranked #187 with 709 baby girls given the name. It's much rarer now: in 2024 it ranked #798, with 351 girls named Adele, based on records stretching from 1880 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Adele mean?
Noble. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Adele?
Adele is pronounced uh-DEL (IPA: /əˈdɛl/).
Is Adele a popular name right now?
Adele peaked at #187 in 1914 and is ranked #798 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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