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Adèle is a French form of the Old High German name Adala, derived from the Germanic element adal, meaning noble or nobility. The name was borne by several medieval figures, including Adela of Normandy, a daughter of William the Conqueror, which helped spread its use across Europe. Related forms include the English Adela, the Latinate Adelaide, and the Italian Adele, all sharing the same Germanic root.