"ornament of God"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Adael
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A rare biblical name meaning 'God adorns'
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The Story of Adael
Adael is a Hebrew name combining 'adi' (ornament, jewel, or God adorns) and 'El' (God), meaning 'God adorns' or 'God is my ornament.' Some interpretations read it as 'justice of God' from 'ad' (witness or eternity) and 'El.' The name appears in the Old Testament as the name of a Levite in Chronicles, giving it ancient biblical roots.
Adael is used mainly in Israel and among Sephardic Jewish communities, as well as Spanish-speaking communities in Latin America where Hebrew biblical names are valued. It remains relatively rare outside these communities, giving it an exotic, distinctive quality.
In Hebrew scripture, Adael appears in 1 Chronicles as one of the gatekeepers of the Temple. The name carries the deep spiritual resonance of the '-El' suffix, which invokes God's name in dozens of Hebrew names across the Bible.
Historical Record
Adael first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 571 babies have been named Adael in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Adael is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #2,063 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The '-El' suffix (meaning God) appears in over 200 Hebrew names in the Bible, from Michael to Raphael to Daniel
- Adael appears in 1 Chronicles 27:25 in the Hebrew Bible as an official in David's royal administration
Adael in Other Languages
Arabic
أداييل
Hebrew
עדאל
Spanish
Adael
Portuguese
Adael
Popularity Over Time
#2,063
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Adael (Biblical figure)
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Official in King David's royal administration mentioned in 1 Chronicles, responsible for royal storehouses
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #2,063
- Total SSA Count
- 73
- Cultural Origins
- Hebrew Israeli Christian Spanish-speaking
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
Common Nicknames
Ade
Dael
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Frequently Asked Questions About Adael
What does the name Adael mean?
"ornament of God" (from Hebrew). Adael is a Hebrew name combining 'adi' (ornament, jewel, or God adorns) and 'El' (God), meaning 'God adorns' or 'God is my ornament.' Some interpretations read it as 'justice of God' from 'ad' (witness or eternity) and 'El.' The name appears in the Old Testament as the name of a Levite in Chronicles, giving it ancient biblical roots.
What is the origin of the name Adael?
Adael has Hebrew, Israeli, Christian, and Spanish-speaking origins. In Hebrew, it means "ornament of God".
Is Adael a boy or girl name?
Adael is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Adael?
Adael is currently ranked #2063 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Adael?
Common nicknames for Adael include Ade and Dael.
What are good middle names for Adael?
Popular middle name pairings include Adael Samuel, Adael Elias, Adael Michael, Adael Isaiah, Adael Josiah, and Adael Benjamin.
What are good sibling names for Adael?
Names that pair well with Adael as siblings include Rafael, Ezra, Miriam, Naomi, Elian, and Abigail.
How many syllables does Adael have?
Adael has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Adael a common or rare name?
Adael is an uncommon name, ranked #2063 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Adael
Adael is a boy name with Hebrew, Israeli, Christian, and Spanish-speaking origins . The name means "ornament of God" in Hebrew .
Adael is currently ranked #2,063 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Adael has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Adael include Ade and Dael. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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