English Explanatory Dictionary

Adela

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A female given name from the Germanic languages.

Pronunciation

/ˈæ.də.lə/ /əˈdɛ.lə/

Word forms

Adela

Etymology

Latinate form of French Adèle, short form of Germanic compound names beginning with Proto-Germanic *aþalaz (“noble”). Compare Old English æþele, English athel.

Related words

Adelaide Adele Adelina Adeline Alice Aline Ethel
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