Ada: meaning of the Hebrew name
עָדָה
Pronounced a-DAH
Meaning of Ada
Ada is usually explained as coming from adi, a jewel or ornament. Adah, wife of Lamech, is one of the first women mentioned in the Torah.
And Lamech took unto him two wives; the name of one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah.
וַיִּקַּח־לוֹ לֶמֶךְ שְׁתֵּי נָשִׁים שֵׁם הָאַחַת עָדָה וְשֵׁם הַשֵּׁנִית צִלָּה׃
Ada in Hebrew
Ada is written עדה in Hebrew (with vowel points: עָדָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- דDalet
- הHe
Gematria value: 79 (Ayin 70 + Dalet 4 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningornament
- Pronunciationa-DAH
- Hebrewעדה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Ada was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Ada
What does the name Ada mean?
Ada is usually explained as coming from adi, a jewel or ornament. Adah, wife of Lamech, is one of the first women mentioned in the Torah.
How do you pronounce Ada?
Ada is pronounced a-DAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ada in Hebrew?
Ada is written עדה in Hebrew (with vowel points: עָדָה).
Is Ada a biblical name?
Yes. Ada appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 4:19.
What is the gematria of Ada?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עדה adds up to 79 (Ayin 70 + Dalet 4 + He 5).
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