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Names That Mean Joy

Updated October 2026

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Odunayo
Yoruba
"festival of joy"
A cool -o girl name most often used in Nigeria, with a charmingly cheerful and celebratory meaning. A famous namesake is Nigerian professional wrestler Odunayo Adekuoroye.
Shalimar
Place name, popular culture
"master of buildings; abode of joy"
This name was likely inspired by the Shalamar Gardens in modern day Pakistan, a popular tourist attraction that was built back in the 17th-century, by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (better known for…
Alwenna
Variation of Alwena, Welsh, Breton, English
"white brow, nourishing; light, bright; elf joy"
A variation of Alwen and Alwena that helps to avoid it being said as al-WEE-na, Alwenna is an earthy and warm feeling choice. The exact etymology of the name is obscure, but theories include that it…
Oluwafikayomi
Yoruba
"God gives me joy"
A spiritual and celebratory Yoruba name. It could even be used as a contracted form of the longer Oluwafikunayomi ("God has added or replenished my joy").
Shalimar
Place name, popular culture
"master of buildings; abode of joy"
A spin on Shalamar, itself taken from the Shalamar Gardens in Lahore, Pakistan, a popular tourist destination that was built by the emperor Shah Jahan, best known for building the Taj Mahal. This…
Sevinc
Turkish
"joy"
This cheerful name is usually written as Sevinç in its native Turkey, or as Sevi̇nc in Azerbaijan. It is notably born by footballer Sevinç Çorlu and is also the name of several Turkish places. Pet…
Yuxin
Chinese
"rain + joy"
Popular in China in the 2000s, Yuxin is a joyful, nature related choice.
Xinyi
Chinese
"joy"
A popular Chinese name, with a light and delightful meaning, Xinyi combines xin meaning "happy, joyous" with yi meaning "joy, harmony" (especially with used for girls). The name is unisex but…
Phirada
Thai
"victory, triumph, warrior + joy"
Also spelled as Pirada, this Thai name is a strong and joyful choice, meaning "courageous warrior", or "triumph, victory + delight". A notable bearer is Pirada Burkansa from the K-pop girl-group…
Pirada
Thai
"victory, triumph, warrior + joy"
A strong and cheerful Thai name, Pirada is notably borne by Pirada Burkansa, a member of the K-pop girl-group, tripleS , who performs under the alias Sullin. Also spelled as Phirada, the name means…
Oluwafunmilayo
Yoruba
"god gives me joy"
A variation of Olufunmilayo, a jubilant and spiritual name.
Roniella
Variation of Roniel, Hebrew
"my joy is God; God is my song"
A way to nickname Roni and similar in feel to Rafaella and Daniella, Roniella is a rare feminine form of Roniel. Used predominantly in Brazil and the Philipines, it stems from the Hebrew elements ron…
Frayda
Yiddish
"joy"
An old favorite in traditional Jewish families.
Winstonn
Spelling variation of Winston, English
"friend's tow; joy stone"
A spelling variation of Winston that appears more often as a last name than as a given name.
Oluwafikayomi
Yoruba
"God gives me joy"
A unisex Yoruba name with a joyful and spiritual meaning, it could even be used as a contracted form of the longer Oluwafikunayomi ("God has added or replenished my joy").
Sewenna
Medieval English
"sea delight, sea joy"
A Latinized form of the Anglo-Saxon name, Sæwynn, with a poetic meaning and potential nickname Winnie.
Dayo
Nigerian
"joy arrives"
Has an evocative African beat.
Sevi̇nc
Azerbaijani form of Sevinç
"joy"
Popular in Azerbaijan, Sevi̇nc is a spelling variation on a Turkish name with a cheerful meaning. Sev, Seva, Sevulya, and Sevashka are sometimes used as short forms.
Shalamar
Place name
"master of buildings; abode of joy"
Shalamar is a quietly used choice for boys, likely inspired by the Shalamar Gardens in Pakistan, built in the 17th century by emperor Shah Jahan (better known for the Taj Mahal). More popularly…
Joyann
Compound name, created from Joy and Ann
"joy and grace"
A cheerful twist on Joanne that's been in use since the 30s.

Names That Mean Joy

Odunayo

Shalimar

Alwenna

Oluwafikayomi

Shalimar

Sevinc

Yuxin

Xinyi

Phirada

Pirada

Oluwafunmilayo

Roniella

Frayda

Winstonn

Oluwafikayomi

Sewenna

Dayo

Sevi̇nc

Shalamar

Joyann