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Adela

A-duh-luh

Adela (name) means a female given name of Germanic origin, related to Adele. Example: “Adela was named after her Spanish grandmother.”

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A female given name of Germanic origin, related to Adele.
"Adela was named after her Spanish grandmother."
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Etymology

Latinate form of French Adèle, from Proto-Germanic *aþalaz ("noble").

Origin: Latin

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What does “Adela” mean?

The word “Adela” means a female given name of Germanic origin, related to Adele.

How do you pronounce “Adela”?

“Adela” is pronounced A-duh-luh (/ˈæ.də.lə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Adela” in a sentence?

Here is “Adela” used in a sentence: “Adela was named after her Spanish grandmother.”

What part of speech is “Adela”?

“Adela” is a name.

Where does the word “Adela” come from?

The word “Adela” comes from Latin. Latinate form of French Adèle, from Proto-Germanic *aþalaz ("noble").

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