Name meaning
Adèle Name Meaning - Noble (French)
- Meaning
- Noble
- Origin
- French
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- A-DE-LE
Adèle means "Noble" (French). Recorded in French sources, Adèle glosses as "Noble." French form of Adelaide meaning noble; made famous by the singer.
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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown
Recorded in French sources, Adèle glosses as "Noble." French form of Adelaide meaning noble; made famous by the singer.
Origin and Historical Usage
Adèle appears in French naming records with the sense "Noble." Usage varies by region and parish or civil registry traditions.
Pronunciation Guide
- Phonetic
- A-DE-LE
- Syllables
- 3
Geographic and Cultural Usage
The name travels well in international schools and multicultural cities. French origin remains the anchor even when spelling stays unchanged.
Popularity
Adèle is not a current top-chart name in most English-speaking registries — a plus for parents avoiding classroom duplicates.
Notable People Named Adèle
- AAdele (singer)
Variants and Related Names
Spelling variants
- Adelaide — alternate form of Adèle
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