Origin of the name Ada

There are several versions of the origin of the name Ada. According to one of them, it comes from the Hebrew name Adena. This was the name of the wife of one of the descendants of Cain, the wife of Esau in the Old Testament of the Bible. This name was mentioned in the main Christian book immediately after the name of Eve, which gives rise to the opinion that Ada is the female counterpart of the name Adam.

Another version says that the name Ada is nothing more than an abbreviation of the popular ancient Germanic name Adelaide. In addition to its main origin, Ada is briefly called the owner of completely different names: Adele, Arkadia, Rada, Adelina.

It gained the greatest popularity in the United States of America and Norway, where at one time it was included in the lists of the 100 most common names for girls.

The meaning and characteristics of the name Ada

Despite its solid monosyllabic sound, the name Ada is translated into Russian as “decoration.” The owner of this name is an energetic and active person who is always ready to help other people. Frank and brazen, she attracts people as bright as herself.

From early childhood, Ada has a strong opinion of her own. Being frank and sociable, she reliably keeps other people’s secrets. In her soul, the girl is very vulnerable, but her outer strong core and coldness create the impression of some detachment.

From an early age, it is very important for Ada to have a worthy example in front of her eyes in the form of a relative or loved one. Otherwise, the girl may grow up gloomy and selfish, treating people cruelly. Having not received moral lessons in childhood, Ada will go over her head and be cynical about the feelings of others, and create an atmosphere of coldness and melancholy around herself. But with a good example, Ada will grow up purposeful and thoughtful, capable of accepting not only her own desires, but also the feelings of others.

In relationships with the opposite sex, Ada is selective. Many men pay attention to her, but a girl finds friendship easier than a serious relationship. She will quickly get bored with her peers. She will prefer to go through life with a man older than herself, capable of becoming not only a husband and friend, but also a mentor.

The measured life of a housewife is not for Ada. She constantly strives to develop and grow spiritually, to be in the center of events and to feel the taste of life. For all her sociability, the owner of this name cannot stand conflicts and aggression.

Ada takes failures hard. Instead of correcting the situation or trying to cope again, it is easier for a girl to give up everything and try to prove herself in something else. Increased demands on oneself will often interfere with one’s life and can cause prolonged depression and dissatisfaction with oneself.

Name days:

July 28, December 4

Diminutive version

A?dochka, A?dushka, Adu?lya, Adu?lka, Adu?sya, Adu?ska, Adu?sha, Adu?shka, Adu?nya, Adu?nka

Abbreviated

A?dka, Adi

According to the church

Ada

Color

  • brown
  • red

Planet

  • Venus

Element

  • air

Stone talisman

sardonyx

Metal

gold

Plants

rose, aster

Totem animal

lynx, mosquito

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