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Name meaning & originJide

/JEE-deh/

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Jide is a Yoruba boy's name pronounced /JEE-deh/. A popular name meaning 'has arrived' or 'has woken up,' often signifying a new beginning.

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Meaning of Jide

A popular name meaning 'has arrived' or 'has woken up,' often signifying a new beginning.

Jide is a diminutive of the Yoruba name 'Babajide,' which translates to 'Father has returned' or 'Father has woken up.' It is traditionally given to a male child born shortly after the passing of a grandfather, symbolizing the reincarnation or continued presence of the ancestor within the family.

Origin
Yoruba
Pronunciation
/JEE-deh/

Cultural background

Common among the Yoruba people of Southwestern Nigeria, the name serves as a celebratory marker of ancestral lineage. Today, it is frequently used as a standalone name in both Nigeria and the African diaspora.

Variations & nicknames

  • Babajide
  • Jideofor
  • Olujide
  • Jiday

Famous people named Jide

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

  • Jide Kosoko

    Veteran Nigerian film actor and director

    Film · 1960s-present

  • Jide Olatunji

    British YouTube personality and co-founder of Sidemen, known as JJ or KSI

    Entertainment · 2000s-present

  • Jide Macaulay

    British-Nigerian activist and founder of House of Rainbow

    Activism · 1990s-present

  • Jide Obi

    Nigerian pop singer popular in the 1980s

    Music · 1980s-1990s

  • Babajide Sanwo-Olu

    Nigerian politician serving as the Governor of Lagos State

    Politics · 2010s-present

Frequently asked about Jide

What does Jide mean?
Jide is a Yoruba name meaning 'has arrived' or 'has woken up,' often signifying the return of an ancestor.
How do you pronounce Jide?
It is pronounced GEE-deh, with a soft 'J' sound similar to the 'G' in 'Gene' and a short 'e' at the end.
Is Jide a boy or girl name?
Jide is traditionally a masculine name used for boys in Yoruba culture.
Is Jide a short form of another name?
Yes, it is most commonly a short form of the name Babajide or Olujide.

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