Adila

عديلة
/ ah-DEE-lah /
Gender
Girl
Origin
🇹🇿 Tanzania
Religion
Islam
First Seen
—
Trait
Justice

Meaning & Etymology

Just, honest

Just, honest

Etymology

Derived from the Arabic word ‘adl (عَدْل), meaning ‘justice’ or ‘fairness’.

Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Northeast Coast Bantu > Sabaki > Swahili

Cultural context

In Tanzanian culture, particularly among the Swahili people, the name Adila is associated with the values of fairness and integrity, reflecting the importance of justice in both social and moral contexts.

Symbolism

The name Adila symbolises the virtues of justice and honesty, embodying the ideals of moral uprightness and equity.

Religious reference

Quranic reference to justice and honesty (e.g., Surah An-Nisa, verse 135)

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