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

Etymology

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

Origin: Proto-Germanic

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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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