Adda
[ˈædə]Meaning
recorded as a given name in Welsh, Medieval French and archaic East Frisian
Background Story
Adda is recorded as a given name in Welsh, where it is masculine, and in Medieval French and archaic East Frisian, where it is feminine. In English it is also a word used in Bangladesh and India for an informal meeting place for conversation, or a session of chat. The Italian river name Adda comes from Latin Abdua.
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