Adela

Adela is a Germanic feminine name derived from the element adal, meaning noble. It was common among medieval European royalty and nobility, notably borne by Adela of Normandy, a daughter of William the Conqueror who became Countess of Blois. The name spread widely across Western and Central Europe through ecclesiastical and aristocratic use. Related forms include Adele, Adelaide, Adeline, and the Czech variant Adéla.