Meaning: Noble in Germanic names; other languages have separate origins
The story
Ada has independent histories: a Germanic noble-name short form, Turkish island, Igbo eldest daughter, and Hebrew Adah, ornament. The language and family tradition determine the intended meaning.
Also means
What Ada means in its other languages.
- Turkishisland
- Igboeldest daughter; also an honorary daughter term
- Hebrewadornment; ornament, through Adah
Nicknames
- Addie
Spellings & variants
- Adda
- Adela
- Adelaide
- Adah
Popularity
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Lower in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Ada comes from German, Turkish, Igbo, and Hebrew. It’s a bridge name, with roots in more than one culture.
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