Adelina

Adelina is a feminine given name used in several languages, including Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and English. It is commonly treated as a diminutive or variant of Adelaide or Adeline, formed from the Germanic elements Adal- meaning “noble” and -heid meaning “kind” or “appearance,” conveying a sense of nobility. In some contexts it has developed as an independent name rather than a short form.

Historically, Adelina enjoyed moderate usage in Europe and the Americas during the 19th and early 20th centuries, in part due to public figures bearing the name. In contemporary naming, Adelina remains in use but is relatively uncommon in many countries, though it persists in Latin-speaking regions and among families seeking classic names.

Notable people named Adelina include the 19th-century soprano Adelina Patti, famed for international opera performances and wide public acclaim. In fiction, Adelina Amouteru is the central character in Marie Lu’s The Young Elites series, where she is depicted as a young woman with powerful abilities.

Related names include Adeline, Adelaide, Adelia, Adelle, and Adela. Spelling and pronunciation vary by language, with Adelina common in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese contexts, while other languages preserve related forms such as Adeline or Adelaide.

Adelina may also appear as a surname in rare cases, and the name has cultural associations tied to European aristocracy, music, and contemporary literature.