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Adelaide
Of noble nature
Origin
Germanic
Used in
itenfrde
Origin and meaning of Adelaide
Adelaide comes from the Germanic Adalheidis, from adal, 'noble,' and heid, 'nature, kind': 'of noble nature, of illustrious stock.' Made venerable by Saint Adelaide, Holy Roman Empress, it is loved in Italy and France, while in the English-speaking world it also names the Australian city of Adelaide. Elegant and a touch vintage, it is making a comeback for its aristocratic sound and the graceful nickname Ada.
Variants around the world
How Adelaide is said in other languages.
AdelheidAdélaïdeAdelaHeidi
Famous people
- Adelaide di Borgogna— empress
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