Germanic girl name
Ada Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Ada means noble. From the Germanic element adal, meaning noble.
Ada is a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element adal, noble, such as Adelaide and Adelheid. It was used in English from the Middle Ages and became popular in the nineteenth century, helped by Ada Lovelace, daughter of Lord Byron and a pioneer of computer programming. After a quiet century it has returned strongly. It is a short, strong palindrome, and in Hebrew a separate name, Adah, means adornment.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce Ada
AY·dah
Ada has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Ada
AdahAddaAdeleAdelaide
A well-known Ada
Ada Lovelace.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ada mean?
Ada means "noble". From the Germanic element adal, meaning noble.
How do you pronounce Ada?
Ada is pronounced AY-dah.
What is the origin of Ada?
Ada is a Germanic girl name.
How many syllables are in Ada?
Ada has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Ada?
Other spellings and forms include Adah, Adda, Adele, Adelaide.