ThinkabaraAdaeze: meaning and origin
Adaeze
“Daughter of the king (Igbo)”
About the name Adaeze
Adaeze is a girl’s name from the African tradition. Its meaning is “daughter of the king (Igbo)”. Names from African languages such as Swahili, Yoruba, Igbo and Akan, often with a full sentence of meaning — like Amara, Kofi, Zuri and Jabari.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
More names with a similar meaning: royal names: king, queen and noble.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More African names
- Abeni 👧We asked for her, and behold, we got her (Yoruba) · African
- Ama 👧Born on Saturday (Akan) · African
- Amara 👧Grace (Igbo) · African
- Amari 🧒Strength, eternal · African
- Ayana 👧Beautiful flower · African
- Folami 👧Respect and honor me (Yoruba) · African
- Imani 👧Faith (Swahili) · African
- Makena 👧Happy one (Kikuyu) · African
- Nia 👧Purpose (Swahili) · African
- Zuri 👧Beautiful (Swahili) · African
Sibling name ideas (African, boys)
- Chidi 👦God exists (Igbo) · African
- Jabari 👦Brave, fearless (Swahili) · African
- Jelani 👦Mighty (Swahili) · African
- Kamau 👦Quiet warrior (Kikuyu) · African
- Kofi 👦Born on Friday (Akan) · African
- Kwame 👦Born on Saturday (Akan) · African
- Tunde 👦One who returns (Yoruba) · African
More girl names starting with A
- Aaliyah 👧Exalted, high; made famous by the singer Aaliyah · African American
- Abeni 👧We asked for her, and behold, we got her (Yoruba) · African
- Abigail 👧My father is joy · Hebrew
- Adeline 👧Noble · German
- Aiko 👧Child of love · Japanese
- Ainsley 👧One’s own meadow · Scottish
- Alexandra 👧Defender of the people · Greek
- Alice 👧Noble · German
- Allegra 👧Cheerful, lively · Italian
- Alondra 👧Lark (the songbird) · Spanish
Questions and answers
What does the name Adaeze mean?
Adaeze is a name of African origin. It means: daughter of the king (Igbo).
Is Adaeze a boy or girl name?
Adaeze is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Adaeze have?
Adaeze has 6 letters and about 2 syllables.