Find out how popular the first name Adal has been for the last 39 years (from 1985 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Adal by gender

Based on the last 39 years of data, Adal is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 11 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Adal.

The history of the first name Adal

The name Adal has its origins in the Arabic language and can be traced back to the 7th century. It is derived from the Arabic word 'adl,' which means justice, fairness, or integrity. The name was prevalent among the Arabic-speaking populations of the Middle East and North Africa during the early Islamic era.

Adal is believed to have been used as a personal name in ancient times, although its earliest recorded instances are found in medieval Arabic literature and historical accounts. One notable example is Adal ibn al-Faraj, a renowned Arab poet and scholar who lived in the 10th century.

In the 13th century, Adal gained prominence as the name of a medieval Muslim sultanate located in present-day Somalia and Djibouti. The Adal Sultanate played a significant role in the region's history, engaging in conflicts with the neighboring Christian kingdom of Ethiopia.

One of the most famous historical figures bearing the name Adal was Imam Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi, also known as Ahmad Gran (1506-1543). He was the Sultan of Adal and led a powerful military campaign against the Ethiopian Empire, inflicting a major defeat on the Christian forces at the Battle of Shimbra Kure in 1529.

Another notable figure with the name Adal was Adal Ramírez (1837-1888), a Mexican general and politician who served as the Governor of Chihuahua during the late 19th century. He played a crucial role in the Mexican Revolution and the struggle for independence from Spanish colonial rule.

In the 20th century, Adal Malki (1917-1988) was a renowned Egyptian actor and comedian. He was widely celebrated for his performances in numerous films and stage productions, and is considered one of the pioneers of Egyptian comedy.

Adal Rifaat (1927-2016) was a prominent Lebanese writer and academic. He was a prolific author who published numerous novels, short stories, and literary works, and was widely recognized for his contributions to Arabic literature.

Adal Mallik (born 1947) is a Bangladeshi novelist and short story writer. He has been honored with several literary awards and is considered one of the most influential figures in contemporary Bengali literature.

Data source

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