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GirlPronounced German /a.ˈdeː.lə/; English /ə.ˈdɛl/; Italian /a.ˈdɛː.le/Latvian language family

Adèle

German, English and Italian form of Adela.

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Adèle is a girl name.

Pronunciation: German /a.ˈdeː.lə/; English /ə.ˈdɛl/; Italian /a.ˈdɛː.le/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationGerman /a.ˈdeː.lə/; English /ə.ˈdɛl/; Italian /a.ˈdɛː.le/
Language familyLatvian

Meaning and history

German, English and Italian form of Adela. A famous bearer was the dancer and actress Adele Astaire (1896-1981). It was also borne by the British singer Adele Adkins (1988-), known simply as Adele. Shortly after she released her debut album in 2008 the name reentered the American top 1000 chart after a 40-year absence.

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Usage: german, english, italian

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