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Adeel

Boy name · 33 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Adeel: 33 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 1984.

Adeel is a name of Arabic origin, derived from *adl*, meaning "justice" or "fairness," and carries the sense of one who is upright and equitable. It is widely used across Muslim communities, including in Scotland, where it has appeared on baby name registers since the late 20th century. Among notable bearers are Adeel Hussain, a Pakistani politician who served as a provincial minister, and Adeel Raja, a Dutch cricketer of Pakistani heritage. Although the name shares its root with the Arabic *Adil* and Turkish *Adil*, no major geographical places are directly named after a bearer. A closely related variant is Adel, which is also common in Arabic-speaking and European contexts. Adeel remains a distinctive choice that speaks to values of integrity and moral clarity.