Ada

Name:

Ada

Pronounced: AY-duh

Variations: Adah, Adalyn, Adeline, Adela, Adelaide

Origin:

Germanic

Meaning:

Ada is a Germanic name that means "noble". The name is derived from the Old Germanic name "Adalheidis", which combines the elements "adal" (noble) and "heid" (kind, sort).

Popularity:

Ada is a popular name in Europe and the US.

Did you know?

Ada Lovelace was an English mathematician and writer who is known for her work on Charles Babbage's early mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine. Ada Wong is a fictional character from the Resident Evil video game series.

Famous namesakes:

Ada Hegerberg is a Norwegian soccer player who plays for Olympique Lyonnais and the Norway women's national team. Ada Nicodemou is an Australian actress who is known for her role as Leah Patterson-Baker on the TV show "Home and Away".

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