Adela
Definition
A feminine proper noun of ancient Germanic origin, derived from the root 'adal', translating to 'noble', 'venerable', or 'illustrious'. Borne by numerous historical and royal figures throughout the centuries, the name became popular in Romanian and European cultures, and is also used in astronomy to name the asteroid 571 Adela, discovered in the early 20th century.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Adela
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper noun, singular form, taking standard feminine relational proclitics. |
| Formation | Direct evolution from the old continental Germanic short form 'Adala', signifying nobility. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ˈde.la] |
| Source | Comprehensive Etymological Dictionary of European Given Names |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Adela a primit un premiu de excelență pentru rezultatele deosebite obținute la olimpiada de literatură.
EN: Adela received an award of excellence for her outstanding results at the literature olympiad.
RO: În romanul interbelic studiat la școală, Adela reprezintă idealul feminin idealizat de către narator.
EN: In the interwar novel studied at school, Adela represents the feminine ideal idealized by the narrator.
RO: Astronomii au reușit să calculeze orbita exactă a asteroidului Adela utilizând telescoape moderne.
EN: Astronomers managed to calculate the exact orbit of the asteroid Adela using modern telescopes.
Idioms & Phrases
Originea numelui Adela / Origin of the name Adela
RO: Istoricul lingvistic ce plasează apariția prenumelui în cadrul triburilor germanice medievale.
EN: The linguistic history that places the appearance of the given name within medieval Germanic tribes.
Personalitatea Adelei / Adela's character
RO: Trăsăturile psihologice atribuite simbolic numelui în studiile moderne de onomastică.
EN: The psychological traits symbolically attributed to the name in modern onomastic studies.
Varianta grafică Adela / Adela spelling variant
RO: Forma standard scurtă adoptată oficial în actele de stare civilă din România.
EN: The standard short form officially adopted in Romanian civil status documents.
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