Akela

Akela is the Hawaiian form of the name Adele, which has its origin in Adela. The meaning of the name is 'the Noble' as well as 'the Aristocratic'.

What does the name Akela mean?

Akela represents a Hawaiian version of the name Adele, which can be traced back to Adela. The name means 'the Noble' and 'the Aristocratic'. Its origin lies in the Old High German term adal, which denotes 'noble', 'aristocratic', 'the nobility', 'of noble birth', 'noble lineage', or 'noble descent'. Other variants include Adelia (Italian and Portuguese), Adelita (Spanish), Adeliana, Adelajda (Polish), Adelicia, Adelyta, Adelisa, Adeleyne, Adelena, Adelene, and Adalena.

Where does the name Akela come from?

The name Akela has Old High German roots and means 'the Noble'.

How do you pronounce Akela?

The sound and pronunciation of Akela: The name Akela consists of three syllables and is evenly structured. It is typically pronounced as 'A-ke-la' [aˈkeːla], starting with an open 'a' sound. The middle syllable receives a clear, bright emphasis. The open '-la' at the end provides a gentle, flowing conclusion. This makes Akela sound friendly, calm, and slightly modern – a name with a harmonious structure, gentle movement, and clear presence.

When is the name day of Akela?

The name day for Akela is celebrated on January 3rd and December 24th.

Popularity

In Germany, Akela is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th on the list of most common female first names. Over the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Akela ranks 11,574th. Information about the global popularity and frequency of Akela is presented in the name charts of individual countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Akelchen / Aki / Ela

Famous people

• Akela (Akela is the name of the lead wolf from the pack that takes in and raises Mowgli. In the film 'The Jungle Book')