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Giada
Jade (precious green stone)
Origin
Italian
Used in
it
Popularity
#26 in the Italian baby-name ranking
Origin and meaning of Giada
Giada is the Italian word for jade, the green ornamental stone once believed to cure aches: the term goes back to the Spanish piedra de la ijada, 'stone of the flank'. As a given name it evokes preciousness, serenity and balance, in keeping with the gem's symbolism. It is a modern name, common above all in Italy, where it is very popular among younger generations. Abroad it corresponds to the form Jade.
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