Ada
Ada is a Christian girl name of Germanic origin, meaning “Noble”.
| Meaning | Noble |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Germanic |
| Pronunciation | AY-duh |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United Kingdom, United States, Turkey, Norway |
Meaning and origin of Ada
Ada in European use began as a short form of Germanic names built on adal, 'noble', such as Adelaide and Adelheid. It has been an independent name since the Middle Ages and is famous through Ada Lovelace, the nineteenth-century mathematician regarded as the first computer programmer. Separately, Adah ('adornment') is a Hebrew name of two women in Genesis, and Ada is also a Turkish word meaning 'island'.
Is Ada a Christian name?
In its Germanic form Ada has no particular religious meaning. The related biblical Adah appears in Genesis 4 and 36, and the name is used by both Christian and secular families.
How popular is Ada?
A vintage name that has become popular again in Britain, the US and Scandinavia.
Gifts with the name Ada
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ada mean?
Ada means 'Noble'. It is of Germanic origin.
Is Ada a Christian name?
In its Germanic form Ada has no particular religious meaning. The related biblical Adah appears in Genesis 4 and 36, and the name is used by both Christian and secular families.
How do you pronounce Ada?
Ada is pronounced AY-duh.
Is Ada a boy or girl name?
Ada is usually a girl name.