Noble
Pronunciation: ad-uh-LAYD
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Adelaide is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Noble". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: ad-uh-LAYD. Lucky number: 13. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Αδελαΐδα
Μέρος τού ονόματος: η καλός, η ευπρέπεια
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
ad-uh-LAYD
IPA
/ædəˈleɪd/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
13
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Carnelian
Life Path Number
9
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Adelaide I, the first Christian queen of the Franks, was the eldest daughter of Charlemagne. Her mother was Hildegard of the Franconian House of Welf. She was initially betrothed to King Baldwin I of Italy, but the marriage was never consummated due to Baldwin's death in 811. In 817, Adelaide married William, the Duke of Aquitaine, who was also known as William the Pious. Together, they ruled the Frankish territories of Poitou, Bordeaux, and Gascony. Adelaide became known for her piety and patronage of the Church.
Early Middle Ages (817-849)
Adelaide II, known as 'Adelaide the Good', was the eldest daughter of King Louis II of France. She was married to Count Rainier of Burgundy and later to Count William of Provence. Adelaide II is most famous for her role in the conflict between the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII. She supported Emperor Henry, but after his defeat at Canossa in 1077, she joined the papal side. Her support was crucial in securing the investiture controversy in favor of the Church.
High Middle Ages (1071-1122)
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Adelaide
Origin of name: noble, woman, means 'noblewoman' or 'beautiful woman'
עדלייד
מקור השם: האלמנה, אשת יפה, מעולה
Αδελαΐδα
Μέρος τού ονόματος: η καλός, η ευπρέπεια
Adelaide
Partem nomen origo: nobilis, femina
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