Adele: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Adele · 3 syllables
Everything about the name Adele: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Noble»
Gender
Girl
Origin
Germanic
Popularity
85 out of 100
Where Adele is popular
- ItalyISTAT#26
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Adele
Adele is a girl's name with Germanic roots, traditionally understood to mean "Noble." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.
Pronounced Adele, Adele runs to 3 syllables and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Adele is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Adele is a well-loved favorite, scoring 85 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as royal.
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FAQ
What does the name Adele mean?+
The name Adele means "Noble".
What is the origin of the name Adele?+
Adele is a name of Germanic origin.
Is Adele a girl or boy name?+
Adele is traditionally a girl name.
How do you pronounce Adele?+
Adele is pronounced Adele (3 syllables).
Is Adele a popular name?+
Adele is a well-loved favorite, scoring 85 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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