What Does the Name Adela Mean
The name Adela comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Adela below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Adela Name Meaning
English, Spanish, Romanian, Polish, Ancient GermanicOriginally a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element adal meaning "noble". Saint Adela was a 7th-century Frankish princess who founded a monastery...
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