| Pronunciation | /əˈdɛl/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Name day | 24 December (Italy) |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | German |
| Meaning | 'Nobility' in German, from Proto-Germanic *aþalą; cf. English athel |
| Other names | |
| See also | Adela, Adelaide, Adelheid, Adelia, Adeline, Zélie |
Adele (also spelled Adèle) is a feminine given name meaning 'nobility'. It derives from German Adel meaning 'nobility' or adal, 'noble'.[1] In Italy its name day is 24 December in honor of Adela of Pfalzel.[2]
Its male form is the Germanic given name Adel.
The name, also spelled Adel, is also in use in Israel, where it stands for the Hebrew phrase esh dat lamo (אש דת למו) or a fiery law unto them, used in reference to the Torah.[3]