Names That Mean Joy
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Lowen
Cornish
"joy"
Though it still swims out of sight below the Top 1000, Lowen jumped more than a thousand places in rank for girls between 2022 and 2023, a mark of a name destined for far greater popularity. Nearly a…
Lowena
Cornish
"joy"
Lowena is the Cornish word for "joy". As a given name, it is most commonly spelt Lowenna. Another variation is the more unisex Lowen.
Desta
Amharic
"joy"
An Ethiopian name that means "joy."
Ayo
Yoruba
"joy"
This charming West African mini name fits in with the other similarly short names that are all the rage right now. Actress Ayo Edebiri is the star of TV's The Bear .
Ayo
Yoruba, Nigerian
"joy"
This charming West African mini name fits in with the other similarly short names that are all the rage right now. Ayo is enjoying new visibility thanks to actress Ayo Edebiri, star of TV's The Bear .
Adebayo
Yoruba
"the crown meets joy"
Dayo
Yoruba
"joy arrives"
A joyful Yoruba name which would be perfect for a long-awaited baby.
Thabo
Tswana
"joy"
Abygaëlle
French from Hebrew
"father's joy"
Modern French respelling of Abigail.
Ayomide
Yoruba
"my joy has arrived"
A melodious Yoruba name with one of the best meanings around.
Nandita
Hindi
"joy"
A lively and joyous Indian girl name meaning happy, pleasing, delighted, and joyful.
Ayobunmi
Yoruba, Nigerian
"joy is given to me"
Ayobami
Yoruba, Nigerian
"I am blessed with joy"
An African name with a joyful meaning.
Tayo
Yoruba, African
"worth joy"
Tayo, also written as Táyò in Yoruba, is a name that sounds as joyful as its meaning.
Ayomide
Yoruba
"my joy has arrived"
A melodious Yoruba name with one of the best meanings around.
Ayodele
Yoruba, Nigerian
"joy has come home"
A beautiful meaning for a long-awaited child.
Alize
Variation of Aleeza or Alizee, Hebrew or French
"joy or wind"
Alize feels like a blend of Alice and Eliza but it's not related to either of those names, rather to the more unusual (in the US, at least) Aleeza, a Hebrew name meaning joy, or Alizee, a French name…
Ayodele
Yoruba
"joy has come home"
A beautiful meaning for a long-awaited child.
Bayar
Mongolian
"joy"
A strong unisex option with an uplifting meaning.
Priti
Sanskrit
"pleasure, joy"
A popular female name in India, Priti (or Preeti) is a sweet and pretty-sounding option.