Adela — Originally a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element adal meaning "noble". Saint Adela was a 7th-century Frankish princess who founded a monastery at Pfazel in France. This name was also borne by a daughter of William the Conqueror.
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Saintly namesake: Saint Adela of Normandy was a countess and the daughter of William the Conqueror, remembered for her piety and charitable works. She is one of several saints named Adela. (February 24 · 12th century)
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