Ada

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
"noble," "nobility"
Pronunciation
A-da(Polish)
A-dha(Spanish)
AH-dah(Finnish)
AW-daw(Hungarian)
AY-də(English)
Ay-dah
Popularity
Ada is a moderately popular name, ranking #345 in popularity in the United States in 2020. It is especially popular in Scandinavia and other European countries.

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Ada Name meanings & History

"noble," "nobility". Originally a short form of Germanic names such as Adelaide or Adelina that begin with the element adal meaning "noble". Saint Ada was a 7th-century Frankish abbess at Le Mans. This name was also borne by Augusta Ada King (1815-1852), the Countess of Lovelace (known as Ada Lovelace), a daughter of Lord Byron. She was an assistant to Charles Babbage, the inventor of an early mechanical computer. Ada can be used as a first name or a middle name for girls. It is a simple and classic name that can work well with a variety of different last names.

Zodiac Sign of Ada: Action Aries

Synonyms of Ada:

A: Argumentative,Aggressive,Angry,Assertive,Action,Ambitious

D: Dutiful,Daddy,Domestic,Doting,Determined,Demanding

Ada is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Ada Lovelace, Ada Hegerberg, Ada Yonath, Ada E. Yonath, Ada Cambridge

2.) ADA (Female)

Usage: African

Meanings: First-born female. Ibo, Nigeria. (AH-DAH)


3.) Ada (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) noble; joyful

Other Forms: Adah, Addah, Adeia, Aida


4.) Ada (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (German) a short form of Adelaide. (English) prosperous; happy.

Other Forms: Adabelle, Adan, Adaya, Adda, Auda


5.) Ada (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: Noble

Other Forms: Adah, Aida


6.) Ada (Male)

Usage: Turkish

Meanings: It means a piece of land surrounded by water on all four sides.


7.) ADA (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: A pet form of Adele (noble) and Adelaide (noble one), Ada is also a Germanic cognate of the biblical Adah (adornment). See ADAH (Biblical Names). (A-DAH)


8.) Ada (Female)

Usage: Turkish


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Description: Means "island" in Turkish.

9.) Ada (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Ada means "noble kind", "nobility", "adornment", or "first daughter".

Pronunciation: A-da(Polish)
The name Ada is pronounced as "A-dah" in German and "Ah-dah" in Hebrew. The pronunciation in Nigerian languages may vary.


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Description: The name Ada has multiple origins. It is a Germanic name meaning "noble kind" or "nobility", a Hebrew name meaning "adornment", and a Nigerian name meaning "first daughter". The name Ada means "noble kind", "nobility", "adornment", or "first daughter". German, Croatian, Galician, Slovene, Hungarian, Polish and Kashubian form of Adah. Ada is used as a first name for baby girls across different cultures and languages, and is often considered a timeless and classic name. It is also a popular choice for parents who are looking for a short and simple name.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Ada include British mathematician Ada Lovelace, American singer Ada "Bricktop" Smith, and Nigerian singer Ada Ehi.

10.) Ada (Female)

Usage: Sardinian

Meanings: Noble, happy, wealthy, adorned, joyful

Pronunciation: A-da(Polish)
AY-dah or AH-dah


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Description: Germanic, African, Hebrew. Noble, happy, wealthy, adorned, joyful. German, Croatian, Galician, Slovene, Hungarian, Polish and Kashubian form of Adah. Ada is used as both a first name and a surname. It is a popular choice for baby girls and has been used in literature and film, as well as for notable historical figures.

Famous People

Ada Lovelace, Ada Yonath, Ada Hegerberg, Ada Limón, Ada Blackjack, Ada Rehan, Ada Negri.

11.) Ada (Male)

Usage: Idoma

Meanings: Ada means "nobility" or "noble kind" in Germanic and "ornament" or "adornment" in Hebrew.

Pronunciation: A-da(Polish)
Ada is typically pronounced as "AY-də" in English, with the emphasis on the first syllable.


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Description: The name Ada has Germanic origins, derived from the elements "adel" meaning "noble" and "heim" meaning "home" or "heath". It is also considered to be a Hebrew name, with the meaning "ornament" or "adornment". Ada means "nobility" or "noble kind" in Germanic and "ornament" or "adornment" in Hebrew. German, Croatian, Galician, Slovene, Hungarian, Polish and Kashubian form of Adah. Ada is a versatile name that can be used for a baby girl from any cultural or ethnic background. It is a classic name that has stood the test of time and is unlikely to go out of style anytime soon.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Ada include Ada Lovelace, Ada Yonath, Ada Limón, Ada Palmer, and Ada Negri.

12.) Ada (Female)

Usage: Filipino

Meanings: As stated before, Ada means "noble" or "nobility". It is a shortened form of other names such as Adelaide, Adeline, or Adalyn. Ada is sometimes also considered a Hebrew name meaning "ornament" or "adornment".

Pronunciation: A-da(Polish)
The name Ada is pronounced as "AY-dah" in English-speaking countries and as "AH-dah" in German and Dutch-speaking regions.


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Description: Ada is of Germanic origin and means "noble" or "nobility". As stated before, Ada means "noble" or "nobility". It is a shortened form of other names such as Adelaide, Adeline, or Adalyn. Ada is sometimes also considered a Hebrew name meaning "ornament" or "adornment". German, Croatian, Galician, Slovene, Hungarian, Polish and Kashubian form of Adah. Ada is a feminine given name that is commonly used in English-speaking countries as well as in Germany, the Netherlands, and other regions where Germanic languages are spoken.

Famous People

Ada Lovelace, the famous mathematician and computer programmer, is perhaps the most well-known person with the name Ada.

13.) Ada (Female)

Usage: Albanian

Meanings: The meaning of Ada is "noble" or "adornment".

Pronunciation: A-da(Polish)
The pronunciation of Ada is AY-də in English.


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Description: Ada is a name with various origins. It is a Germanic name that means "noble" or "nobility". It is also a Hebrew name that means "adornment" or "adorned one". Ada is also a short form of the name Adelaide, which is of Old German origin and means "noble kind". The meaning of Ada is "noble" or "adornment". German, Croatian, Galician, Slovene, Hungarian, Polish and Kashubian form of Adah. Ada is a popular name for baby girls in many countries around the world, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.

Famous People

Ada Lovelace, Ada Yonath, Ada Campestrini, Ada Corrêa, Ada Sari, Ada Gerhart.

Related Names to Ada

Adelaide, Adalyn, Adeline, Adalynn, Adah.

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