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At a Glance: Name: Ade – 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 cataloged as a gender-neutral name with a bold, modern-minimalist 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
Phonetic: AH-day IPA: /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 SSA data spanning 1919-2024.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 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, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ade)
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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