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Giada

“jade”

About the name Giada

Giada is derived from Italian giada, meaning ‘jade’, the green stone, which came into Italian from the Spanish piedra de ijada, ‘stone of the flank’, since jade was believed to cure kidney pains. The name is used in Italy for girls. Giada De Laurentiis is a well-known celebrity chef, born in Rome and raised in the United States, who hosts cooking programs on the Food Network. She is a granddaughter of the film producer Dino De Laurentiis.

Meaning
jade
Origin
Italian
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
JAH-dah(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Giada

  • Giada Rose
  • Giada Marie
  • Giada Lynn
  • Giada Claire
  • Giada Sophia

Questions about Giada

What does Giada mean?
Giada is an Italian name meaning "jade".
How do you pronounce Giada?
Giada is pronounced JAH-dah, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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