Boy name
Adil name meaning
“just; fair and equitable”
Adil means “just, fair and equitable” and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. It comes from Arabic ʿādil, meaning someone who acts justly. Its connection with the Arabic word for justice gives the name a clear association with balanced scales and fair judgment.
What does Adil mean?
Just; fair and equitable
In Turkish: hakkı gözeten; adaletli
Adil is both a given name and a Turkish adjective used in legal and everyday discussion. Its meaning concerns fairness and the recognition of rights. Adalet and Adile share its root, while the Arabic origin alone does not establish a specific religious association.
Origin of the name Adil
Adil comes from Arabic ʿādil, meaning one who acts justly. It shares its Arabic root with the Turkish word adalet, meaning justice.
Double names with Adil
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Adil Rüstem
Meaning of each name
- Adil: just; fair and equitable
- Rüstem: the mighty hero of the Shahnameh
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Kemal Adil
Meaning of each name
- Kemal: maturity, excellence, completeness
- Adil: just; fair and equitable
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Adil Karan
Meaning of each name
- Adil: just; fair and equitable
- Karan: Ear
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Ruhan Adil
Meaning of each name
- Ruhan: Of the spirit; spiritual
- Adil: just; fair and equitable
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Adil Çoban
Meaning of each name
- Adil: just; fair and equitable
- Çoban: shepherd; person tending grazing animals
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Suat Adil
Meaning of each name
- Suat: happiness, joy; good fortune
- Adil: just; fair and equitable
How to pronounce Adil
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /adil/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | عادل |
Is Adil a boy’s name?
Yes, Adil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 99% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Adil does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 84 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Âdil
Names that sound like Adil
Names with related meanings
- Mert♂Brave, honourable, true to one’s word
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Erdem♂Virtue
- Onur♂Honour, self-respect, dignity
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Asil♂Noble, well-rooted
- Kemal♂Maturity, excellence, completeness
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Emin♂Trustworthy
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Sedat♂Rectitude
Famous people named Adil
- Adil Atan · b. 1929
- Adil Candemir · b. 1917
- Âdil Han Ziyadhan · b. 1870
- Adil Demirbağ · b. 1997
- Adil Karaismailoğlu · b. 1969
- Adil Şan · b. 1980
- Adil Biçer · b. 1974
- Adil Serdar Saçan · b. 1962
- Hacı Adil Arda · b. 1869
- Adil Arslan · b. 1962
- Adil Aşırım · b. 1964
- Adil Feridun Öney · b. 1956
FAQ about the name Adil
What is the meaning of Adil?
Adil means “just; fair and equitable”. Adil comes from Arabic ʿādil, meaning one who acts justly. It shares its Arabic root with the Turkish word adalet, meaning justice.
Is Adil a boy’s name?
Yes, Adil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 99% of bearers are male.
Is Adil in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Adil nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Adil?
Adil is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Adil have?
Adil has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Adil?
Adil does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 84 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Adil?
Other spellings: Âdil.
What names go well with Adil?
Some ideas: Adil Rüstem; Kemal Adil; Adil Karan.
Famous people named Adil?
Notable people named Adil include Adil Atan, Adil Candemir, Âdil Han Ziyadhan.
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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