Names That Mean Joy

  1. Ayodele
    • Origin:

      Yoruba, Nigerian
    • Meaning:

      "joy has come home"
    • Description:

      A beautiful meaning for a long-awaited child.
  2. Vojta
    • Origin:

      Czech
    • Meaning:

      "joy in battle"
    • Description:

      Diminutive of the Czech name Vojtech, a cognate of Polish Wojciech.
  3. Priti
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "pleasure, joy"
    • Description:

      A popular female name in India, Priti (or Preeti) is a sweet and pretty-sounding option.
  4. Dayo
    • Origin:

      Yoruba
    • Meaning:

      "joy arrives"
    • Description:

      A joyful Yoruba name which would be perfect for a long-awaited baby.
  5. Thabo
    • Origin:

      Tswana
    • Meaning:

      "joy"
  6. Adebayo
    • Origin:

      Yoruba
    • Meaning:

      "the crown meets joy"
  7. Simcha
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "happiness; joy"
    • Description:

      An upbeat Hebrew name with a meaning to match.
  8. Geela
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "joy"
    • Description:

      Gay, nearly giddy, gee-whiz feel; also too reminscent of a gila monster.
  9. Ayomide
    • Origin:

      Yoruba
    • Meaning:

      "my joy has arrived"
    • Description:

      A melodious Yoruba name with one of the best meanings around.
  10. Nandita
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "joy"
    • Description:

      A lively and joyous Indian girl name meaning happy, pleasing, delighted, and joyful.
  11. Bayarma
    • Origin:

      Mongolian
    • Meaning:

      "mother of joy"
    • Description:

      A warm and joyful Mongolian name.
  12. Ayobami
    • Origin:

      Yoruba, Nigerian
    • Meaning:

      "I am blessed with joy"
    • Description:

      An African name with a joyful meaning.
  13. Bayar
    • Origin:

      Mongolian
    • Meaning:

      "joy"
    • Description:

      A strong unisex option with an uplifting meaning.
  14. Abygaëlle
    • Origin:

      French from Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "father's joy"
    • Description:

      Modern French respelling of Abigail.
  15. Ayobunmi
    • Origin:

      Yoruba, Nigerian
    • Meaning:

      "joy is given to me"