What is the origin of the name Adelai?

Adelai is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Adelai?

Adelai is currently ranked #7943 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Adelai?

Adelai is pronounced AD-eh-lay.

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GirlGermanic

Adelai

AD-eh-lay

Popularity

#7943

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

259

Peak Year

#19 in 2011

First Recorded

2003

Style

Royal & Regal, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Adelai is likely a modern respelling of Adela, derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble kind' or 'noble sort'.

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Addie Adel

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Addie Adel

Spelling Variations

Adela Adelaide

Similar Names

Alice Audrey Amelia Eleanor

Personality Traits

NobleKindIntelligentGraceful

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