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Yoruba

Dayo

Pronounced DAH-yohShare

Meaning: Joy arrives

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Dayo is a Yoruba name meaning “joy arrives.”

Spellings & variants

  • Oladayo
  • Adedayo

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

  • Short
  • Modern
  • Works everywhere

Origins

Dayo comes from Yoruba.

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