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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Crown/royalty; often a short form of longer Adé- compound names
- Origin
- Yoruba
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- AH-day
Ade is a Yoruba name, pronounced AH-day, that carries the meaning 'crown' or 'royalty' — it's often used as a short form of longer Adé- compound names. You may see it described as meaning 'noble' or 'exalted,' but that's a looser paraphrase; the more precise Yoruba meaning is crown or royalty. It's a gender-neutral name with a bold, clean, modern feel.
Meaning & Origin of Ade
Meaning: Crown/royalty; often a short form of longer Adé- compound names.
Origin: Yoruba.
A common claim: Often simplified to mean 'noble' or 'exalted' Actually: Ade is more precisely defined in Yoruba as 'crown' or 'royalty' — 'noble/exalted' is a looser paraphrase rather than the literal meaning.
Source: Wikipedia, Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ade
AH-dayIPA /ˈɑːdeɪ/
Popularity of Ade
Ade peaked at #3324 in the U.S. in 1974, when 10 babies were given the name; by 2024 it had fallen to #8958, with just 8 babies recorded, based on U.S. birth records spanning 1919-2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Ade mean?
Crown/royalty; often a short form of longer Adé- compound names. (Source: Wikipedia)
How do you pronounce Ade?
Ade is pronounced AH-day (IPA: /ˈɑːdeɪ/).
Is Ade a popular name right now?
Ade peaked at #3324 in 1974 and is ranked #8958 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1919–2024.)
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