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Adelphia

ah-DEL-fee-ah

Letters

8

Syllables

4

Origin

Greek

Total Births

11

Peak Year

#6 in 1918

First Recorded

1918

The Story of Adelphia

This name carries the warmth of deep connection, a Greek echo of profound sisterly love.

Adelphia derives from the Greek word 'adelphos,' meaning brother, and by extension, 'adelphe' meaning sister. It embodies the concept of sisterly love and affection, a name rooted in the ancient Hellenic appreciation for familial bonds.

You see your daughter as a pillar of loyalty and kindness, a gentle soul who cherishes her connections. This name speaks to a deep capacity for love and empathy, a nurturing spirit that will enrich your family.

Adelphia bestows a legacy of loving kindness and unwavering loyalty, a name that signifies the deep bonds of family.

Origin · GreekMeaning · From the Greek, meaning 'sisterly love, affection between siblings'.Peak · 1918

What It Means

From the Greek, meaning 'sisterly love, affection between siblings'.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Personality Traits

LovingCaringLoyalKind

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