Noble or righteous
Adel is a name with dual roots. In Germanic traditions, it is a short form of names beginning with the element 'adal', meaning noble. In Arabic, it is a common masculine name meaning 'just' or 'righteous', derived from the root 'adala' which refers to acting with justice.
About 32 girls were named Adel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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