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Adel

Adel (name) means a given name of Germanic or Arabic origin used for both sexes, also a German surname and several place names. Example: “Adel is a small city in Iowa named after the German surname.”

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A given name of Germanic or Arabic origin used for both sexes, also a German surname and several place names.

"Adel is a small city in Iowa named after the German surname."

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Etymology

Ultimately from Proto-Germanic *aþalaz ("noble").

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Rhymes for Adel

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Adel” mean?

The word “Adel” means a given name of Germanic or Arabic origin used for both sexes, also a German surname and several place names.

How do you use “Adel” in a sentence?

Here is “Adel” used in a sentence: “Adel is a small city in Iowa named after the German surname.”

What part of speech is “Adel”?

“Adel” is a name.

Where does the word “Adel” come from?

The word “Adel” comes from Proto-Germanic. Ultimately from Proto-Germanic *aþalaz ("noble").

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