Find out how popular the first name Adael has been for the last 22 years (from 2002 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Adael by gender

Based on the last 22 years of data, Adael is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 151 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Adael.

The history of the first name Adael

The name Adael is believed to have its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the first millennium BCE. Aramaic was the lingua franca of the Persian Empire and the language of the Jewish people during the time of the Bible. The name Adael is thought to be derived from the Aramaic words "ad" meaning "eternity" and "el" meaning "God," suggesting a meaning of "God is eternal" or "eternal God."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Adael can be found in the Babylonian Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism compiled between the 3rd and 5th centuries CE. In the Talmud, Adael is mentioned as the name of a Rabbi who lived in the 3rd century CE and was known for his wisdom and teachings.

During the Middle Ages, the name Adael gained popularity among Jewish communities across Europe and the Middle East. In the 11th century, a Jewish philosopher and scholar named Adael ben Shem Tov lived in Spain and wrote extensively on various topics, including theology, mathematics, and astronomy.

In the 16th century, an Italian Jewish scholar named Adael Reuveni claimed to be a descendant of the lost tribe of Reuben and sought to gather support for a Jewish return to the Land of Israel. His claims were later discredited, but his story and the use of the name Adael in this context garnered attention.

Another notable figure named Adael was a 17th-century French Huguenot soldier and military engineer who fought in the Thirty Years' War. His full name was Adael de Poix, and he was known for his expertise in fortifications and defensive strategies.

In more recent times, Adael has been used as a given name, although it remains relatively uncommon. One notable individual with this name was Adael Bultheel, a Belgian mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of numerical analysis in the 20th century.

While the name Adael has its roots in ancient Aramaic and has been used throughout history, particularly within Jewish communities, it remains a unique and relatively uncommon name in modern times.

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