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Adalet

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Pronounced ah-dah-LET /ɑ.dɑˈlɛt/Medium

Meaning: From Turkish adalet (Arabic adala), 'justice, fairness, equity'High

In 30 seconds: Justice itself: Adalet is the Turkish word for 'fairness, equity' — a strong, principled virtue-name. Dignified and meaningful.

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Origin HighTurkish, Arabic

MeaningFrom Turkish adalet (Arabic adala), 'justice, fairness, equity'

U.S. rank (2025)#3976 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births36 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 225

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adalet comes from Turkish adalet (from Arabic adala), 'justice, fairness, equity'. A principled virtue-name in Turkish naming, it carries weight and dignity.

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, justice at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Adalet — 'justice' — is so resonant in Turkish that it appears in political movements and given names alike; the name is a quiet call for fairness.

Overall data confidence 82%

Turkish references — adalet — etymology

Variations

AdalatAdaleta

Nicknames

Ada

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If you like Adalet…

Ada— a short form within it

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adalet mean?

Adalet is Turkish for 'justice, fairness, equity'.

How do you pronounce Adalet?

It's said ah-dah-LET /ɑ.dɑˈlɛt/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Adalet a boy or girl name?

Adalet is a girl's name.

How popular is Adalet?

Adalet is a rare name in the U.S.