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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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA woman's first name, a diminutive of Adela.
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Etymology
Brought to England by the Normans as a shortened form of Adela and Adele.
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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.
