Jade
green gemstone (English, from Spanish 'piedra de ijada')
Jade is a english / spanish boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 267, with 27,915 records. It has 1 syllable.
Origin and meaning
green gemstone (English, from Spanish 'piedra de ijada')
Derived from the precious green ornamental mineral, Jade entered widespread international usage as a given name in the 20th century. In the Philippines, it is used for both males and females, frequently appearing as a standalone given name or as part of a compound name.
Jade derives from the English gemstone name, which ultimately traces back to the Spanish phrase 'piedra de ijada' (stone of the flank/side). In the Philippines, it was popularized during the American and post-war periods through exposure to English vocabulary names.
Name character
In the Philippines
Although globally used more frequently for females, Jade has a robust history of being given to boys in the Philippines. It is often paired with a second name (e.g., Jade Michael, Mark Jade) or used simply with casual call names like 'Jade' or 'Jad'.
Related forms
- Jade Spanish
- Jade French
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Jade with common surname pairs
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Is Jade a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Jade is number 267, with 27,915 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.