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Name meaning & originFolashade Fọláṣadé

/Faw-lah-SHAH-deh/

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Folashade is a Yoruba girl's name pronounced /Faw-lah-SHAH-deh/. Using honor and wealth as a crowning glory or a source of pride.

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Meaning of Folashade

Using honor and wealth as a crowning glory or a source of pride.

Folashade is a compound name of Yoruba origin, derived from the words 'fọlá' (using wealth/honor) and 'ṣadé' (to act as a crown). It reflects a cultural philosophy where a child is perceived as the crowning glory of their family's status or accomplishments.

Origin
Yoruba
Pronunciation
/Faw-lah-SHAH-deh/

Cultural background

The name is primarily used by the Yoruba people of Southwestern Nigeria and the diaspora. It is a traditional yet enduring feminine name often given to children born into circumstances of prosperity or high social standing.

Variations & nicknames

  • Sade
  • Shade
  • Fola
  • Folashadey
  • Folassade

Famous people named Folashade

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

  • Sade Adu

    Born Helen Folasade Adu, lead singer of the Grammy-winning band Sade.

    Music · 1980s-present

  • Folashade Yemi-Esan

    Distinguished civil servant and Head of the Civil Service of the Federation of Nigeria.

    Politics · 2010s-present

  • Folasshade Abugan

    Nigerian sprinter who won gold at the African Championships and Commonwealth Games.

    Sport · 2000s-2010s

  • Folashade Oluwafemiayo

    Paralympic powerlifter and world record holder.

    Sport · 2010s-present

  • Folashade Sherifat Jaji

    Former Secretary to the Lagos State Government and prominent administrator.

    Politics · 2000s-present

Frequently asked about Folashade

What does Folashade mean?
Folashade means 'using honor and wealth as a crowning glory' or 'honor confers a crown' in the Yoruba language.
How do you pronounce Folashade?
It is pronounced faw-lah-SHAH-deh.
Is Folashade a boy or girl name?
Folashade is traditionally a feminine name.
What is the short form of Folashade?
The most common short forms are Sade (pronounced Shah-day) and Fola.

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