Cultured, polite, or a woman of letters
Derived from the Arabic word 'adab', which encompasses manners, etiquette, and literature. It traditionally refers to a woman who is well-educated, refined, and possesses excellent social graces. In a historical context, it was often used to describe female scholars and poets.
Less common today
Adiba isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,671 in 2016.
Prominent Sudanese novelist and journalist
Yezidi human rights activist and journalist
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).