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Name Origin

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

  • Grammy Award winner (16 awards)
  • Brit Award winner (9 awards)
  • Academy Award for Best Original Song ('Skyfall')