Names that mean Joy
For the child who arrived like laughter.
314 names across 15 peoples
“Joy is greater; a child who makes the family’s happiness overflow”
/ah-noo-lee-OH-rah/
Igbo“My joy is complete and overflowing because of this child.”
/ah-yaw-MEE-koon/
Yoruba“Joy has come home; a lovely name for a child who completes the family.”
/ah-yaw-RIN-deh/
Yoruba“A warm indigenous Hausa name associated with laughter, happiness, and joy”
/dah-REE-yah/
Hausa“You have brought joy, a tender celebration of a much-loved daughter.”
/deh-sah-LECH/
Amharic“Victory and triumph, celebrating a child who brings strength and joy”
/in-ti-SAHR/
Amharic“Arabic-derived: Isaac, a name connected with joy and a long-awaited blessing”
/ish-AHK/
Hausa“Sunshine — a bright and cheerful name associated with warmth and happiness”
/kah-SAH-nah/
Luganda“Happiness and gladness, celebrating the joy this child brings.”
/moo-KEH-noh/
Kikuyu“This child brings prosperity and happiness into the home.”
/oh-moh-boh-LAHN-leh/
Yoruba“May wealth bring joy; a warm wish for a prosperous and happy life”
/SHOH-tah-yoh/
Yoruba“We will rejoice; a joyful name expressing hope for happiness ahead”
/tee-cha-FAH-rah/
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