Igbo

Adaeze

Pronounced ah-dah-EH-zehShare

Meaning: Eldest daughter of the king

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 4 syllables

The story

Adaeze is an Igbo name meaning “eldest daughter of the king.” Its first element is more specific than a general word for princess, so the birth-order nuance belongs in the explanation.

Nicknames

  • Ada

Popularity

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Adaeze comes from Igbo.

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