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Adeel
How to Pronounce Adeel
Pronounced ə-DEEL /əˈdil/Medium
Meaning: -ee- spelling of Adil — from Arabic adil, 'just, fair, upright, equitable'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Adeel is an -ee- spelling of Adil — from Arabic adil, 'just, fair, upright, equitable' (Al-Adl, 'the Just', is one of the ninety-nine names of God). A dignified, virtuous name across the Arab and South Asian world, especially Pakistan (said 'ə-DEEL').
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, just-and-fair at the root, and dignified.
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What does the name Adeel mean?
Adeel spells Adil — Arabic 'just, fair, upright, equitable'.
How do you pronounce Adeel?
It's said ə-DEEL /əˈdil/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Adeel a boy or girl name?
Adeel is a boy's name.
How popular is Adeel?
Adeel is a rare name in the U.S.