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Del-la · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A female given name, a diminutive of Adela or Adeline.

Related words

See also: Adela, name

Etymology

A diminutive form of Adela or Adeline, which derive from the Germanic element adal meaning "noble." Also used in Italian as a contraction meaning "of the" (feminine singular), which appears in many Italian surnames and place names.