The baby name Kadine is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-deen or kah-DEEN.
The baby name Kadine is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-deen or kah-DEEN.
Kadine is English, Gaelic in Origin.
Kadine is a modern feminine given name used primarily in the English-speaking Caribbean and among diaspora communities. The form likely blends the fashionable Kade-/Cade- stem with the French-influenced -ine ending, yielding a graceful, lyrical cadence. It is often linked to related names such as Kadian, Kadeen/Kadeem, and Caden/Kaden: if taken from Arabic Kadeem (Qadim), the meaning is "ancient, enduring," while association with Irish/Welsh Cad- names (Caden) points to "battle" or "warrior."
Documented usage rises from the late 20th century, reflecting broader trends of inventive -ine feminines like Nadine and Sabine. Variants include Kadene, Kadeen, Kadean, Kadian, Kadin/Kadyn (unisex), and Kadina; diminutives Kadie/Kadi are common. Spelling fluidity is typical, and no single etymology is definitive, making Kadine a versatile choice that carries either a dignified Arabic echo or a brisk Celtic martial note while remaining contemporary and distinctive.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #90 | 4 | 3,714 | |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #202 | 58 | 7,507 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #512 | 7 | 9,861 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Kadine is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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