Name meaning
Adel
Girl's nameƏrəb mənşəliAlman mənşəli
Means just, and sometimes also nobility.
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Name meaning and origin
Adel is a variant spelling of Adil in the Persian-Arabic tradition, derived from the Arabic root adl (justice), and means fair, just. A similarly spelled name also exists in Europe, coming from a completely different root, the ancient Germanic word adal (noble, aristocratic); the two names are not etymologically related; they merely sound alike.
In Azerbaijan, Adel is seen as both a continuation of this Arabic-Persian tradition and a modern choice; a short, internationally sounding name. According to the 2025 birth registry ranking, the name ranks 62nd among the most popular girl names in the country.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli · Alman mənşəli
- Letter count
- 4
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Pronunciation
- a.ˈdel
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Adel?
Adel mainly means fair, just; in its German-derived reading it means noble.Is the name Adel mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Adel does not itself appear in the Quran, although the idea of justice at its root is one of the Quran's main themes.Is Adel a boy or a girl name?
Adel is used as a girl name in Azerbaijan.