What is the origin of the name Adella?

Adella is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Adella?

Adella is currently ranked #2791 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Adella?

Adella is pronounced ah-DEL-ah.

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GirlGermanic

Adella

ah-DEL-ah

Popularity

#2791

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

5,929

Peak Year

#143 in 1920

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Adela, derived from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning 'noble'.

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Addie Ella Della

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Numerology

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Nicknames

Addie Ella Della

Spelling Variations

Adela Adele Adelia

Similar Names

Arabella Isabella Amelia Olivia

Personality Traits

NobleKindGracefulElegant

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