Adel
/uh-DEHⱢ/ English Unisex
Meaning & Origin
Adel is a English name meaning "The just". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. The name "Adel" can have multiple origins, making its etymology somewhat ambiguous. It can be derived from Germanic roots meaning "noble" (related to words like "adal" or "adelheid"), or Arabic roots associated with justice or pleasantness ('adl).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Unisex
Phonetic uh-DEHⱢ
IPA əˈdɛɫ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as uh-DEHⱢ. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Adel
- · Adele - Singer-songwriter
- · Adela Rogers St. Johns - Journalist
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