Names That Mean Jade

  1. Giada
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "jade"
    • Description:

      Popular in its native Italy, Giada has been quietly and stylishly used in English-speaking countries for several years now. Television cook Giada De Laurentiis made this a possibility — then semi-subtly self-referenced when she named her daughter Jade.
  2. Jada
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "jade"
    • Description:

      Long used in Spanish-speaking countries, this strong but feminine name was jump-started here by the rise of actress Jada Pinkett Smith. The Italian Giada is a popular variation. In the Bible, the name Jada was borne by a man and has a different root and meaning: It's Hebrew and means "he knows".
  3. Maylin
    • Origin:

      Variation of May of Mei-Lin, English, Chinese
    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved; beautiful jade"
    • Description:

      Maylin is following in the footsteps of Maelynn and Maelyn — two modern invented Mae and Lynn compounds that are on the rise.
  4. Ngọc
    • Origin:

      Vietnamese
    • Meaning:

      "jade"
    • Description:

      Popular choice in Vietnam, where it is used for both sexes.
  5. Ngoc
    • Origin:

      Variation of Ngọc, Vietnamese
    • Meaning:

      "jade"
    • Description:

      Popular unisex choice in Vietnam.

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