Derived from Sade, meaning honor confers a crown
Shardai is a phonetic variant of the Yoruba name Sade, which is a diminutive of Folasade. It translates to 'honor confers a crown' or 'wealth bestows a crown.' The name gained visibility in the United States during the 1980s, influenced by the popularity of the British-Nigerian singer Sade.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Shardai in 2025.
A character in the fantasy novel series · The Chronicles of Ancient Darkness
Lead singer of the band Sade whose name inspired the variant
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
