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Adelita

ah-deh-LEE-tah

Adelita is a girl’s name of Spanish origin, meaning “Adelita is a Spanish diminutive of Adela, derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble kind' or 'noble natured'.”. It currently ranks #4185 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1961.

Letters7
Syllables4
OriginSpanish

What Adelita Means

Adelita is a Spanish diminutive of Adela, derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble kind' or 'noble natured'.

The Story of Adelita

This name, a whisper of nobility from Spanish lands, has journeyed across oceans to meet your daughter.

Adelita is a Spanish diminutive of Adela, which traces its lineage to the Germanic name Adalheidis. This older name means 'noble kind' or 'noble natured', signifying a person of high character and gentle spirit. The name traveled through European royalty and found a particular resonance in Spanish culture, often associated with grace and inner strength.

To whisper 'Adelita' is to feel a sense of gentle authority, like the soft rustle of fine fabric. It's a name that suits a daughter who you already know will possess an inner nobility, a kindness that radiates outward. You imagine her with a calm strength, her presence a source of quiet elegance.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Adelita del Campo

    Chilean writer, journalist, and feminist activist.

Personality Traits

NobleKindCharmingStrong

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#43 in 1961

Total Births

1,871

First Recorded

1924

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