What is the origin of the name Adelfa?

Adelfa is a name of Spanish origin.

How do you pronounce Adelfa?

Adelfa is pronounced ah-DEL-fah.

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Adelfa

ah-DEL-fah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

345

Peak Year

#16 in 1946

First Recorded

1916

Style

Strong & Bold, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Adelfa is a Spanish name derived from the Germanic name Adalwolf, meaning "noble wolf."

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Adele Delfa

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Numerology

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Personality Traits

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