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Folasade

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Pronounced foh-lah-SHAH-day /ˌfoʊ.lɑˈʃɑː.deɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Yoruba Folasade, 'honor confers a crown' or 'honor bestows a crown,' from ola ('honor; wealth') and ade ('crown'). Often shortened to Sade; we note the Yoruba heritage.Medium

In 30 seconds: A regal Yoruba name: Folasade means 'honor confers a crown' (said 'foh-lah-SHAH-day'). Dignified and heritage-rich.
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Origin MediumYoruba
MeaningFrom the Yoruba Folasade, 'honor confers a crown' or 'honor bestows a crown,' from ola ('honor; wealth') and ade ('crown'). Often shortened to Sade; we note the Yoruba heritage.
U.S. rank (2025)#12332 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 426

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619852025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Folasade is a Yoruba name meaning 'honor confers a crown,' built from ola ('honor; wealth') and ade ('crown'). Widely known through its short form Sade, it reads as regal and dignified, rare in the U.S. — heritage we note respectfully (said 'foh-lah-SHAH-day').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Nigerian families. Regal, dignified, and rare.

Did you know? Folasade is Yoruba for 'honor confers a crown,' from ola ('honor') and ade ('crown') — often shortened to Sade, borne by the singer — a dignified name we note with its Yoruba heritage (said 'foh-lah-SHAH-day').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Folasade — Yoruba 'honor confers a crown'; heritage noted

Variations

FolashadeSadeFoluke

Nicknames

SadeFola

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If you like Folasade…

Sade— the short form of Folasade
Adeola— a like -ade 'crown' Yoruba name
Ayomide— echoes that soft -de sound
Adelani— shares Folasade's Yoruba roots
Jadesola— shares Folasade's Yoruba roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Folasade mean?

Folasade is Yoruba for 'honor confers a crown,' from ola ('honor') and ade ('crown').

How do you pronounce Folasade?

It's said foh-lah-SHAH-day /ˌfoʊ.lɑˈʃɑː.deɪ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Folasade a boy or girl name?

Folasade is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Folasade?

Folasade is rare in the U.S. and familiar in Nigeria.

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