Adela

Adela is a feminine given name of German origin, derived from the Old German words 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'heidu' meaning 'kind' or 'type'.

The name has been used in various forms throughout Europe, particularly in Germanic and Slavic cultures, since the Middle Ages.

In English-speaking countries, the name became more popular in the 19th and 20th centuries, though it has never been among the most common names.

Some famous bearers of the name include Adela of Normandy, a daughter of William the Conqueror, and Adela Quested, a character in E.M. Forster's novel 'A Passage to India'.