Prince Adel, son of Friso—later King Adel II Atharik of Friesland—as illustrated by Martinus Hamconius.
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Pronunciation | /əˈdɛl/ |
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Gender | Masculine |
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Language(s) | Proto-Germanic |
Derivation | From Old High German adal, from Proto-Germanic *aþalaz, whence also Old English æthel, Old Norse aðall |
Meaning | noble, nobility |
Region of origin | Northern Europe |
Alternative spelling | Ådel, Ædel, Adell |
Variant form(s) | Edel, Adil |
Nickname(s) | Addy, Al |
Related names | , Adelaide, Adele, Adelheid, Adolf, , Ethel |
Adel (English pronunciation: i/əˈdɛl/) is a Germanic monothematic given name meaning "noble" or "nobility". It is also found as a surname, sometimes with a prefix—such as den Adel or van Adel. Modern variants of the name include Norwegian Ådel, Danish Ædel and Yiddish Adell. It is the root of the names Adolf, Albert, Alice, and their variants in other languages.
It is most prevalent in West and North Germanic-speaking countries,North Africa, and, to a lesser extent, various parts of Western Europe and South America.
It is commonly used in Nordic countries as a short form for Adolf, and in Muslim countries as an alternative transliteration of the name Adil (Arabic: عادل or عديل, pronounced [ʕaːdɪl]).