Adele is a feminine given name of German origin, meaning 'noble' or 'kind'. It is derived from the Old High German words 'adal' (meaning 'noble') and 'hild' (meaning 'battle').
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Famous People
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins (1988-)
Singer-songwriter
Won 16 Grammy Awards
Sold over 120 million records worldwide
One of the best-selling music artists of all time
Adele Astaire (1896-1981)
Dancer, actress
Performed on Broadway and in vaudeville
Starred in several Hollywood films with her brother Fred Astaire