Adela
Girl's given name
Adela is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, meaning noble.
It was common among medieval European royalty and has cognates across languages: Adele, Adelaide, Adelina.
The name saw revival in the 19th century and remains in moderate use: Adela was named after her great-grandmother.
Feminine name meaning industrious
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Alina · Adriana · Elena · Aurora · Clara · Eva · Flora · Ida
Of the Middle Ages
- royaltyPayment for usage rights
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- countessFeminine noble rank
- Norman1066 England conqueror
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Titled or virtuous
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- aristocraticOf hereditary nobility
- highbornOf aristocratic birth
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Amelia
Feminine name meaning industrious
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medieval
Of the Middle Ages
Norman · Plantagenet · dynasty · William the Conqueror · monastery · patroness · noblewoman · regent · chronicle
noble
Titled or virtuous
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- aristocraticOf hereditary nobility
- highbornOf aristocratic birth
etymology · meaning · derivation · lineage · regal · distinguished · namesake · heritage
protagonist
Story's central figure
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