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At a Glance
- Meaning
- As a pet form of Folasade, roughly 'honor confers a crown'
- Origin
- Yoruba (short form of Folasade)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- shah-DAY
Sade (shah-DAY) is a Yoruba name, used as a short form of Folasade, which roughly means 'honor confers a crown.' It's a girl's name that feels worldly, clean, and modern, with a crisp two-syllable sound that's easy to say and hard to mistake.
Meaning & Origin of Sade
Meaning: As a pet form of Folasade, roughly 'honor confers a crown'.
Origin: Yoruba (short form of Folasade).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Sade
shah-DAYIPA /ʃɑːˈdeɪ/
Popularity of Sade
Sade peaked at #213 in 1986, when 1,245 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had settled at #2162, with 88 babies.
Names Like Sade
These names share Sade’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Sade mean?
As a pet form of Folasade, roughly ‘honor confers a crown’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Sade?
Sade is pronounced shah-DAY (IPA: /ʃɑːˈdeɪ/).
Is Sade a popular name right now?
Sade peaked at #213 in 1986 and is ranked #2162 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1985–2024.)
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