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Adeline

A-duh-lihn

Adeline (name) means a feminine given name of Germanic origin, popular in English and French. Example: “The old folk song "Sweet Adeline" made the name famous in the early 1900s.”

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A feminine given name of Germanic origin, popular in English and French.

"The old folk song "Sweet Adeline" made the name famous in the early 1900s."

How to Use Adeline

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In plain EnglishA woman's first name, a diminutive of Adela.

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The old folk song "Sweet _____" made the name famous in the early 1900s.

Etymology

Brought to England by the Normans as a shortened form of Adela and Adele.

Rhymes for Adeline

nine mine wine line sine dine fine vine pine tine Eine thine

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Adeline” mean?

The word “Adeline” means a feminine given name of Germanic origin, popular in English and French. In plain terms, a woman's first name, a diminutive of Adela.

How do you pronounce “Adeline”?

“Adeline” is pronounced A-duh-lihn (/ˈædəlɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Adeline” in a sentence?

Here is “Adeline” used in a sentence: “The old folk song "Sweet Adeline" made the name famous in the early 1900s.”

What part of speech is “Adeline”?

“Adeline” is a name.