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Adda is an ancient feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Welsh tradition, it derives from the name Adam, meaning "earth" or "mankind." In Germanic usage, it may be a diminutive of Adelaide, meaning "noble kind." The name also appears in Scandinavian countries and has historical usage in Eastern Europe. Adda is notable for its simplicity and symmetry, featuring just two syllables with repeated consonants. Despite its historical roots, the name remains uncommon in contemporary English-speaking countries. Adda carries a gentle sound with vintage charm, appealing to parents seeking a short, distinctive name with cross-cultural significance. Its brevity and easy pronunciation make it accessible across language barriers.

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Adda is the name of the first man in the Welsh Bible, but it is rarely used in its homeland nowadays. Once you know how to pronounce it, it's a soft-sounding name that would make an interesting alternative to A-ending boy names like Ezra.

Adda Fras was a 13th-century poet, and there is also a River Adda near Bangor in North Wales.

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