Sade
Girl · Yoruba (Nigerian)
sade · 2 beats
Meaning
Honour confers a crown; short for Folasade, made internationally famous by the singer (pronounced shah-day).
The vibe
Sade is smoke and silk — a Yoruba name that means 'honour confers a crown.' Modern and soft-ethereal, she has the unhurried cool of someone who knows the song is hers.
Quick questions
Is Sade a boy's or a girl's name?
Sade is a girl's name of Yoruba (Nigerian) origin.
How popular is Sade?
Sade sits in the sweet spot — recognised when you say it, but far from everywhere.
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