Precious stone or beloved
A modern elaboration of Jade, likely influenced by the French suffix -ine. It combines the association with the green gemstone, symbolizing wisdom and balance, with a rhythmic, feminine ending.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Jadine in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The sophisticated protagonist of Toni Morrison's novel Tar Baby · Tar Baby