عادل

Adel

boyArabic

Adel is a Muslim boy name meaning “Just, fair”.

MeaningJust, fair
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعادل
PronunciationAA-del
Arabic rootع د ل (ʿ-d-l) — to be just, fair
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Adel

Adel is a common spelling of Adil (ʿĀdil), meaning just or fair-minded. Justice is one of the highest virtues in Islamic ethics, and al-ʿAdl is counted among the names of God. The Ayyubid ruler al-Malik al-Adil, brother of Salah al-Din, carried the title. The spelling Adel is standard in Egypt, the Levant and Iran.

Is Adel a Muslim name?

Yes. Adel (Adil) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning just and fair.

Is Adel in the Quran?

Its root appears in the Quran: 'Indeed, Allah commands justice and good conduct' (Quran 16:90).

Where is the name Adel used?

Very common across the Arab world and in Iran; Adil and Adeel are used in South Asia.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Adel mean?

Adel means 'Just, fair'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Adel a Muslim name?

Yes. Adel (Adil) is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning just and fair.

How do you write Adel in Arabic?

Adel is written عادل in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Adel?

Adel is pronounced AA-del.

Is Adel mentioned in the Quran?

Its root appears in the Quran: 'Indeed, Allah commands justice and good conduct' (Quran 16:90).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.