Adelina

Noble — a girl name of Italian/Spanish origin

GenderGirl
MeaningNoble
Pronunciationah-deh-LEE-nah

Popularity of Adelina in the United States

#304Rank in 2025
1,007Births in 2025
#304 in 2025Peak Popularity
↑ Rising10-Year Trend

Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Meaning & Origin of Adelina

Adelina is a Latinate diminutive of Adela, itself rooted in the Germanic "adal," meaning "noble." The name flourished in nineteenth-century opera culture, most famously through Adelina Patti, one of the most celebrated sopranos of her era. It remains widely used across Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Latin America, prized for its musical, flowing quality. In English-speaking countries it has gained modern popularity as a softer alternative to Adeline and Angelina.

Adelina Around the World

Adelina is used in 6 languages worldwide, with 5+ international variants.

Languages
PolishSpanishPortugueseAragoneseGalicianRussian
Details

TypeFemale given name

International Variants
AdelineGerman
Adelin
AdelīnaLatvian
AdelinaRussian
AdalinaEnglish

Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.

Nicknames for Adelina

AdaLinaAddie

Famous People Named Adelina

  • Adelina Patti — nineteenth-century Italian-French opera soprano
  • Adelina Sotnikova — Russian Olympic figure skater

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Adelina mean?

Adelina is a girl name of Italian/Spanish origin meaning "Noble." Adelina is a Latinate diminutive of Adela, itself rooted in the Germanic "adal," meaning "noble." The name flourished in nineteenth-century opera culture, most famously through Adelina Patti, one of the most celebrated sopranos of her era.

How do you pronounce Adelina?

Adelina is pronounced ah-deh-LEE-nah. Common variations include Adeline, Adela, Adelaide.

Is Adelina a girl name?

Yes, Adelina is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Ada, Lina, Addie.

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