Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Adelina

Adelina is the Italian, Portuguese and Spanish diminutive of Adela. Adela, in turn, is Germanic in origin, from the element “adal” meaning “noble” (the German Adalheidis – or Adelaide – comes from the same root). Adela was a name given to an 8th century Frankish princess, the daughter of King Dagobert II of Austrasia (the eastern Frankish Empire at the time). Dagobert II ascended the throne around the age of six, but was quickly deposed and exiled after some typical medieval power-jockeying. During his exile in Ireland, Dagobert II married an Anglo-Saxon princess with whom he produced five children (Adela being one of them). After becoming widows, Adela and her sister Irmina found a holy calling and each founded a convent in present-day western Germany. The French-Norman King William I of England (aka William the Conqueror) also named one of his many daughters Adela in the 11th century. This Adela, Countess of Blois, would later become the mother of King Stephen of England. The Latinized Adela and the French Adèle found popularity throughout Europe in the Middle Ages. Adelina developed as a diminutive used primarily among the Italians, Portuguese and Spanish (but also the Germans).

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Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME ADELINA

The number one personality is a leader - strong and competitive. They are willing to initiate action and take risks. One personalities work hard toward their endeavors and have the ability to apply their creative and innovative thinking skills with strong determination. They believe in their ability to succeed and are too stubborn to be hindered by obstacles. Ones meet obstacles head-on with such mental vigor and energy that you better step aside. They resent taking orders, so don't try telling them what to do either. This is an intensely active personality, but they are also known as starters rather than finishers. They have a propensity to become bored and will move quickly to the next project if not properly challenged.  They are the ones to think up and put into action new and brilliant ideas, but they are not the ones to stick around and manage them. This personality has an enthusiastic and pioneering spirit. They are distinctly original.

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME ADELINA

Usage of Adelina dates back to 1884 in the United States; however, the name was never heavily used before it completely disappeared from the Top 1000 list in 1945. Adelina would go into hibernation for over 60 years only to reemerge recently in 2010. The name’s reappearance on the charts is largely owed to a revival interest in names like Adeline, Adelaide and Adele (all of which have shown remarkable improvements on the charts in recent years). All of these names certainly sound “noble” and dignified. Simply risk-free, old-fashioned and downright lovely. You can go with the two-syllable French Adele, the three-syllable German Adelaide/Adeline or get more fanciful with the Latinate four syllable Adelina.

Quick Facts

ON ADELINA

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

Italian

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

4

RANKING POPULARITY:

619

PRONUNCIATION:

ah-de-LEE-nah

SIMPLE MEANING:

Noble

Characteristics

OF ADELINA

Independent

Individualistic

Ambitious

Strong-willed

Inventive

Successful

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Adelina

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME ADELINA

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Childrens Books

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Popular Songs

ON ADELINA

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Famous People

NAMED ADELINA

Adelina Patti (highly acclaimed 19th century Spanish opera soprano)
Adelina Sotnikova (Russian figure skater)
Adelina de Lara (British pianist/composer)
Adelina Stehle (Austrian opera singer)

Children of Famous People

NAMED ADELINA

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME ADELINA

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