Girl name
Adela name meaning
“noble; of noble lineage”
Adela means “noble” or “of noble lineage.” Used in Western languages, it derives from the Germanic element adal, meaning “noble.” In Türkiye, it is a feminine given name. It belongs to the same name family as Adele, Adeline and Adelina, all linked by that shared element.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #1,298
What does Adela mean?
Noble; of noble lineage
In Turkish: soylu; asil
Adela is an established European name carrying the idea of nobility. Medieval examples include Adela, Countess of Blois. It belongs to the same broader family as Adele and Adelina, with differences in spelling and endings reflecting the development of related forms across several languages.
Origin of the name Adela
Adela is a European feminine name based on the Germanic element adal, meaning “noble” or “nobility.” It is also related to longer names containing that element.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Adela in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · Ad |
How to pronounce Adela
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /adela/ |
Is Adela a girl’s name?
Yes, Adela is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Adela does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Adela
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Adela
- Adela Ben-Yakar
FAQ about the name Adela
What is the meaning of Adela?
Adela means “noble; of noble lineage”. Adela is a European feminine name based on the Germanic element adal, meaning “noble” or “nobility.” It is also related to longer names containing that element.
Is Adela a girl’s name?
Yes, Adela is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Adela in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Adela nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Adela?
Adela is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Adela have?
Adela has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Adela?
Adela does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Adela?
Notable people named Adela include Adela Ben-Yakar.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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