Female Name
Adelita
a.ðe.ˈli.ta
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
ends in -ita
ends in -lita
ends in -ta
Ever After High characters
Italian Westerns
song titles
warriors
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
75/100
classic100%
upper class65%
natural65%
wholesome140%
delicate65%
strange100%
serious65%
Meaning & Etymology
Adelita is a Spanish diminutive of the name Adela, often used affectionately. It is particularly notable in Mexico, where it gained prominence as the name of a folk song about a female soldier, symbolizing bravery and resilience during the Mexican Revolution.
Etymology
Original Form:
Adela
Evolution:
The name Adela, of Germanic origin meaning 'noble', evolved into the diminutive form Adelita in Spanish, reflecting a more affectionate or familiar usage.
Source:
Etymology dictionaries and linguistic studies on Spanish diminutives.