Adela

Adela is a Germanic feminine name derived from the element adal, meaning noble. It was popular among medieval European royalty and nobility, and was notably borne by Adela of Normandy, a daughter of William the Conqueror who became Countess of Blois. The name spread widely across Europe through Norman and Frankish influence, giving rise to related forms such as Adele, Adelia, Adeline, Adelaide, and the Czech variant Adéla.