Names that mean Joy.
For the child who arrived like laughter. — 314 names across 15 peoples.
Abayomiboy or girl“Born to bring me joy”Yoruba · /ah-bah-YOH-mee/Abebagirl“Blossom—a cheerful name suggesting a child who brings beauty and new happiness into the family.”Amharic · /ah-BEH-bah/Abigailegirl“A beloved daughter who brings her father joy”Lingala · /ab-ih-GAH-ee-leh/Adebayoboy“The crown meets joy”Yoruba · /ah-deh-BAH-yoh/Adedayoboy or girl“The crown has created joy”Yoruba · /ah-deh-DAH-yoh/Adetayoboy or girl“The crown is worthy of joy”Yoruba · /ah-deh-TAH-yoh/Adoboy“A son who beautifies and brings joy to the family”Hausa · /AH-doh/Adunayogirl“Sweetness and joy”Yoruba · /ah-doo-NAH-yaw/Afrahgirl“Joyful happiness and glad celebrations”Fulani · /AF-rah/Afrahgirl“Arabic: joys, happiness, or celebrations.”Somali · /AF-rah/Ahofadiboy or girl“Freedom, self-determination, and the joy of living without constraint”Akan · /ah-hoh-FAH-dee/Ahomkagirl“Joy, pleasure, sweetness, or delight.”Akan · /ah-HOM-kah/Akintayoboy“A brave person worthy of joy”Yoruba · /ah-keen-TAH-yoh/Akinwumiboy“A child whose courage and strength bring pride and joy”Yoruba · /ah-KEEN-woo-mee/Aneleboy or girl“The family feels complete; there is enough joy and blessing.”Xhosa · /ah-NEH-leh/Anigyeboy or girl“Joy and happiness”Akan · /ah-NEE-jyeh/Anuligirl“Joy and happiness”Igbo · /ah-NOO-lee/Anulikagirl“Joy is greater; a child who brings abundant happiness”Igbo · /ah-noo-LEE-kah/Anuliorahgirl“Joy is greater; a child who makes the family’s happiness overflow”Igbo · /ah-noo-lee-OH-rah/Anurigirl“Joy and gladness”Igbo · /ah-NOO-ree/Anwuligirl“Joy; a joyful blessing”Igbo · /ahn-WOO-lee/Anwulikagirl“Joy is greater; an ever-increasing joy”Igbo · /ahn-woo-LEE-kah/Appiahboy“A common Akan male personal and family name; the specific “brings joy to the family” gloss is not reliably established.”Akan · /ah-PEE-ah/Asanyusaboy or girl“A child who makes the family happy and fills the home with joy.”Luganda · /ah-sahn-YOO-sah/Awelegirl“Joy, happiness, or delight.”Igbo · /ah-WEH-leh/Ayoboy or girl“Joy”Yoruba · /AH-yoh/Ayoadeboy“Joy crowned with honor; a celebratory name for a treasured child.”Yoruba · /ah-yaw-AH-deh/Ayobamiboy or girl“Joy accompanies me; this child brings lasting happiness.”Yoruba · /ah-yaw-BAH-mee/Ayobunmiboy or girl“Joy has given me this; joy has bestowed on me.”Yoruba · /ah-yaw-BOON-mee/Ayodejiboy or girl“Joy has doubled”Yoruba · /ah-yoh-DEH-jee/Ayodeleboy or girl“Joy has come home”Yoruba · /ah-yoh-DEH-leh/Ayokagirl“Joy surrounds us/is all around.”Yoruba · /ah-YAW-kah/Ayomideboy or girl“My joy has arrived”Yoruba · /ah-yoh-MEE-deh/Ayomikunboy or girl“My joy is complete and overflowing because of this child.”Yoruba · /ah-yaw-MEE-koon/Ayomipogirl“My joy has become abundant”Yoruba · /ah-yoh-MEE-poh/Ayoolaboy or girl“Joy and prosperity”Yoruba · /ah-yoh-OH-lah/Ayorindeboy“Joy has come home; a lovely name for a child who completes the family.”Yoruba · /ah-yaw-RIN-deh/Ayotobilobaboy or girl“A child whose joy is abundant, noble, and deeply treasured”Yoruba · /ah-yoh-toh-bee-LOH-bah/Ayotolagirl“Joy is sufficient wealth and honor”Yoruba · /ah-yoh-TOH-lah/Ayotomiwagirl“My joy is sufficient/complete for me.”Yoruba · /ah-yaw-toh-MEE-wah/Ayotundeboy or girl“Joy has returned”Yoruba · /ah-yoh-TOON-deh/Ayotundungirl“Joy is sweet again; joy has become sweet anew.”Yoruba · /ah-yoh-TOON-doon/Ayowunmigirl“Joy delights me; a warm expression of the happiness this child brings.”Yoruba · /ah-yaw-WOON-mee/Babatundeboy“The father has returned, bringing joy to the family”Yoruba · /bah-bah-TOON-deh/Badriyagirl“Arabic-derived; bright, beautiful, and full of joy”Swahili · /BAH-dree-yah/Barakaboy or girl“A blessing, expressing gratitude for the happiness and good fortune a child brings.”Wolof · /bah-RAH-kah/Bashiirboy“A child who brings wonderful news and happiness”Somali · /ba-SHEER/Bashiragirl“A bringer of good news and happiness”Fulani · /bah-SHEE-rah/Bashiragirl“A girl who brings joy, hope, and good news”Hausa · /bah-SHEE-rah/Bashiriboy“A bringer of joyful news and happiness.”Swahili · /ba-SHEE-ree/Basimboy“Smiling and cheerful—a child who brings happiness”Wolof · /BAH-sim/Basmagirl“Arabic-derived — a smile or expression of happiness”Somali · /BAS-mah/Basmagirl“A radiant smile and a source of happiness”Wolof · /BAS-mah/Bayoboy or girl“Meet joy; joy has arrived”Yoruba · /BAH-yoh/Bolingoboy or girl“Love—the deep affection and happiness a child brings into the home”Lingala · /boh-LEENG-goh/Bouchragirl“The glad news and happiness brought by a long-awaited child.”Wolof · /BOOSH-rah/Bukelwagirl“Welcomed and received with joy”Xhosa · /boo-KEHL-wah/Busayoboy or girl“Add to joy and happiness”Yoruba · /boo-SAH-yoh/Buyileboy or girl“The one who has returned, bringing joy back home”Xhosa · /boo-YEE-leh/Chinazaekperegirl“God answers prayer; a long-awaited child welcomed with happiness”Igbo · /chee-nah-zah-eh-KPEH-reh/Chisekoboy or girl“Laughter, amusement, or a joke; in some contexts, mockery.”Shona · /chee-SEH-koh/Chumaniboy“May he live with cheerfulness and joy.”Xhosa · /choo-MAH-nee/Dadiboy or girl“A delightful child who brings pleasure and happiness”Hausa · /DAH-dee/Dakaraiboy“Rejoice; a child who brings happiness and celebration”Shona · /dah-kah-RYE/Dalisilegirl“She has brought happiness and delight”Xhosa · /da-lee-SEE-leh/Dariyagirl“A warm indigenous Hausa name associated with laughter, happiness, and joy”Hausa · /dah-REE-yah/Dayoboy or girl“Joy has arrived”Yoruba · /DAH-yoh/Delneshgirl“A cherished traditional name associated with happiness and well-being”Amharic · /del-NESH/Desalechgirl“You have brought joy, a tender celebration of a much-loved daughter.”Amharic · /deh-sah-LECH/Desalegnboy“I am happy; a child who brings joy”Amharic · /deh-SAH-legn/Desetgirl“Happiness and delight—a warm name for a much-loved daughter.”Amharic · /DEH-set/Destaboy or girl“Joy; happiness”Amharic · /DES-tah/Edenboy or girl“Eden; a place of delight and paradise”Amharic · /EE-den/Ejiwunmiboy or girl“Twins bring me great joy”Yoruba · /eh-jee-WOON-mee/Ekundayoboy or girl“Sorrow has turned into joy”Yoruba · /eh-koon-dah-YOH/Eniayomiboy or girl“The one who brings me joy”Yoruba · /eh-nee-ah-YOH-mee/Esengoboy or girl“Joy and thanksgiving”Lingala · /eh-SENG-goh/Essanyuboy or girl“Joy and happiness, a lovely expression of gladness.”Luganda · /eh-SAHN-yoo/Eyitayoboy or girl“This child is worthy of celebration and joy”Yoruba · /eh-yee-tah-YOH/Fadzaigirl“Be happy and bring happiness to others”Shona · /fah-DZYE/Fadzisaiboy or girl““Make happy” or “bring happiness.””Shona · /fah-DZEE-sigh/Fadzisoboy or girl“A source of happiness and joy”Shona · /fah-DZEE-soh/Farahboy or girl“Joy and happiness”Fulani · /FAH-rah/Farahgirl“Joy and happiness”Hausa · /FAH-rah/Farahboy“Arabic faraḥ: “joy,” “delight,” or “happiness.””Somali · /FAH-rah/Farahgirl“Joy, gladness, and happiness”Swahili · /FAH-rah/Farahgirl“Joy and happiness—the delight this child brings into the home.”Wolof · /FAH-rah/Farhanboy“A joyful child who fills the family with happiness.”Wolof · /far-HAHN/Farihagirl“Joyful and full of happiness”Fulani · /fah-REE-hah/Farihagirl“A joyful woman who brings happiness to others”Swahili · /fa-REE-ha/Fartuungirl“A fortunate, joyful life filled with happiness”Somali · /far-TOON/Farxadboy or girl“Happiness and gladness”Somali · /far-KHAD/Farxiyagirl“A joyful girl who brings happiness”Somali · /far-KHEE-yah/Farxiyogirl“Joy and delight”Somali · /far-KHEE-yoh/Felicitegirl“Happiness and good fortune”Lingala · /feh-lee-see-TAY/Felicitygirl“Happiness and joy”Igbo · /feh-LISS-i-tee/Feyisayoboy or girl“Ifa has become joy”Yoruba · /feh-yee-sah-YOH/Feyitayoboy or girl“Ifa has become worthy of joy”Yoruba · /feh-yee-tah-YOH/Fikayoboy or girl“Add to joy; increase joy.”Yoruba · /fee-kah-YOH/Fissehaboy“Joy and gladness”Amharic · /fi-SEH-hah/Fiyinayoboy or girl“Give praise to joy; praise joy.”Yoruba · /fee-yeen-ah-YOH/Fiyinlayoboy or girl“Praise has become joy; praise is turned to joy.”Yoruba · /fee-yin-LAH-yaw/Folasayoboy or girl“Ifa has brought joy”Yoruba · /foh-lah-sah-YOH/Foluwasayoboy or girl“God has brought joy”Yoruba · /foh-loo-wah-sah-YOH/Funlayoboy or girl“Give me joy”Yoruba · /foon-LAH-yoh/Funmilayogirl“Give me joy”Yoruba · /foon-mee-LAH-yoh/Furahaboy or girl“Joy and happiness in the family”Swahili · /foo-RAH-ha/Gabisilegirl“She has brought happiness and joy”Zulu · /gah-bee-SEE-leh/Gcobisagirl“One who brings happiness and joy”Xhosa · /goh-BEE-sah/Gikenoboy or girl“Joy and happiness—a lovely name for a child who brings delight to the family.”Kikuyu · /gee-KEH-noh/Gugulethugirl“Our pride and joy”Xhosa · /goo-goo-LEH-too/Guledboy“Somali/Cushitic: one who brings joy and good fortune”Somali · /GOO-led/Hagosboy“Joy or happiness”Amharic · /HAH-gos/Hamdiyagirl“A daughter who inspires praise and thankful happiness”Somali · /ham-DEE-yah/Hamisaiboy“Bring happiness; make joyful”Shona · /hah-mee-SY/Hanagirl“Arabic: happiness, bliss, or enjoyment.”Somali · /HA-na/Haniyagirl“Arabic-derived: joyful and full of happiness”Somali · /ha-NEE-ya/Happinessgirl“A joyful child who brings happiness”Shona · /HAP-ee-nes/Happinessboy or girl“Joy, delight, and a life filled with gladness”Yoruba · /HAP-ee-ness/Happymoreboy“More happiness.”Shona · /HAP-ee-more/Hayatuboy“A son who brings vitality and joy to the family”Hausa · /ha-YA-too/Huriomagirl“Joy is good — a warm celebration of happiness and goodness.”Igbo · /hoo-ree-OH-mah/Ibidunboy or girl“Birth is sweet and brings happiness”Yoruba · /ee-bee-DOON/Ibikunleboy or girl“A birth that fills the home with joy”Yoruba · /ee-bee-KOON-leh/Ibitayoboy or girl“A birth that brings joy”Yoruba · /ee-bee-TAH-yaw/Ibtihajgirl“Arabic-derived: happiness and delight”Hausa · /ib-tee-HAJ/Ibtihajgirl“Joyful delight and happiness”Swahili · /ib-tee-HAHJ/Ibtisamgirl“Smile, celebrating the happiness and warmth a child brings”Amharic · /ib-ti-SAHM/Ibtisamgirl“Arabic-derived; a smile and the happiness it brings”Swahili · /ib-ti-SAM/Ifedayoboy or girl“Love has blossomed into joy”Yoruba · /ee-feh-DAH-yaw/Ifelayogirl“Love has joy; love is joyful.”Yoruba · /ee-feh-lah-YOH/Ifemayoboy or girl“Love brings joy”Yoruba · /ee-feh-MAH-yaw/Ifetayoboy or girl“Love is joy”Yoruba · /ee-feh-TAH-yaw/Ifraaxgirl“Joy, gladness, and a life full of celebration”Somali · /if-RAAKH/Ifrahgirl“A child who fills the family with joy”Somali · /IF-rah/Imoleayoboy or girl“The light of joy”Yoruba · /ee-moh-leh-AH-yaw/Impumeleloboy“Success and the joy of achieving one’s goals”Zulu · /im-poo-meh-LEH-loh/Intisargirl“Victory and triumph, celebrating a child who brings strength and joy”Amharic · /in-ti-SAHR/Ireayoboy or girl“Goodness and joy”Yoruba · /ee-reh-AH-yaw/Isakaboy“He will laugh; a child who brings joy”Luganda · /ee-SAH-kah/Isakaboy“A form of Isaac, meaning “he laughs” or “laughter.””Lingala · /ee-SAH-kah/Ishaqboy“Arabic-derived: Isaac, a name connected with joy and a long-awaited blessing”Hausa · /ish-AHK/Ishaqboy“A joyful name traditionally connected with laughter”Wolof · /ish-HAHK/Iyadunnigirl“A mother who is a delight and blessing”Yoruba · /ee-yah-DOON-nee/Jabulilegirl“She has brought joy and happiness”Zulu · /jah-boo-LEE-leh/Jannatgirl“A child who brings the peace and joy of paradise”Amharic · /JAN-nat/Jannatgirl“Arabic-derived: paradise and heavenly joy”Hausa · /JAH-nat/Jannatgirl“Arabic-derived: paradise, a name filled with hope for eternal happiness”Somali · /JAN-nat/Jesulayomiboy or girl“Jesus is my joy”Yoruba · /jeh-soo-lah-YOH-mee/Joiegirl“Joy and happiness”Lingala · /ZHWAH/Jolagirl“Wealth brings joy and honor”Yoruba · /JOH-lah/Joviagirl“A modern female given name used in Uganda, probably related to Latin Jovian/Jove rather than a Luganda word meaning “joy.””Luganda · /JOH-vee-ah/Joygirl“Joy and gladness”Luganda · /JOY/Joygirl“Joy and gladness”Kikuyu · /joy/Joycegirl“An English given name ultimately associated with the Breton name Iodoc/Josse, often interpreted as “lord”; its modern association with joy comes partly from its spelling.”Luganda · /joys/Joycegirl“English female name, commonly associated in modern use with “joy”; its deeper historical etymology is not simply the English noun in every usage.”Kikuyu · /joyss/Jumaboy“A child associated with the blessings and joy of gathering together”Amharic · /JOO-mah/Kasanaboy“Sunshine — a bright and cheerful name associated with warmth and happiness”Luganda · /kah-SAH-nah/Kayoboy or girl“Joy has come”Yoruba · /KAH-yaw/Kayodeboy“Joy has arrived”Yoruba · /kah-YAW-deh/Kayosolagirl“Joy has added to wealth”Yoruba · /kah-yaw-SOH-lah/Khayriyagirl“A good and blessed child who brings joy”Somali · /khair-REE-yah/Kitoboy or girl“A precious treasure and source of joy”Swahili · /KEE-toh/Ladungirl“Sweetness, joy, and honor”Yoruba · /lah-DOON/Layoboy or girl“Wealth brings joy”Yoruba · /LAH-yaw/Layodeboy or girl“Joy has arrived”Yoruba · /lah-YAW-deh/Layomiboy or girl“My joy”Yoruba · /lah-YAW-mee/Leticiagirl“Latin-derived: joy and gladness”Swahili · /leh-TEE-see-a/Lonwaboboy or girl“A child whose arrival fills the family with happiness.”Xhosa · /lon-WAH-boh/Luvuyoboy“Joy and happiness”Xhosa · /loo-VOO-yoh/Luyoloboy or girl“Joy and happiness”Xhosa · /loo-YOH-loh/Mafaroboy or girl“Joy, happiness, or gladness.”Shona · /mah-FAH-roh/Mapamboliboy or girl“Blessings—a child welcomed as a source of happiness and good fortune”Lingala · /mah-pahm-BOH-lee/Masanyuboy or girl“Joys and blessings: a warm name celebrating the happiness surrounding a child’s arrival.”Luganda · /mah-SAHN-yoo/Masekaboy or girl“Laughter and smiles—a child who fills the family with joy”Lingala · /mah-SEH-kah/Masrurboy“Joyful and filled with happiness”Fulani · /mah-SROOR/Mauagirl“Flowers—beauty, color, and blossoming joy”Swahili · /MAH-oo-ah/Mayowaboy or girl“Bring joy; a lovely wish for happiness to enter the family.”Yoruba · /mah-YOH-wah/Mbayanggirl“A woman whose presence brings joy and honor”Wolof · /m-BAH-yahng/Meronboy or girl“Joy—a bright name celebrating the happiness of a new child.”Amharic · /MEH-ron/Mihlaligirl“Joys; one who brings happiness”Xhosa · /mee-HLAH-lee/Mireillegirl“A French feminine name, used in Francophone Congo; usually connected with Provençal Mireio and interpreted as “to admire” or “admirable,” not “one who brings joy.””Lingala · /mee-RAY/Mojirayogirl“I wake to find joy.”Yoruba · /moh-jee-rah-YOH/Mojolayogirl“I wake into honor and joy.”Yoruba · /moh-joh-LAH-yoh/Morayoboy or girl“I see joy; a bright name celebrating happiness.”Yoruba · /moh-rah-YOH/Motunrayogirl“I have found joy again.”Yoruba · /moh-toon-rah-YOH/Mthokozisiboy“One who brings happiness or joy.”Xhosa · /m-toh-koh-ZEE-see/Mthokozisiboy or girl“One who brings joy and thanksgiving”Zulu · /mt-koh-zee-SEE/Mubaarakboy“Blessed and welcomed with joy”Somali · /moo-BAA-rak/Mubarakboy“Blessed—a child whose arrival brings blessing and happiness”Fulani · /moo-BAH-rak/Mubarakboy“A blessed child whose arrival brings happiness to the family.”Wolof · /moo-BAH-rak/Mubarakagirl“A blessed girl and a source of joy”Hausa · /moo-bah-RAH-kah/Mufakoseboy or girl““All happiness” or “complete happiness,” associated with mufaro wose.”Shona · /moo-fah-KOH-seh/Mufaroboy or girl“Happiness and joy”Shona · /moo-FAH-roh/Mukenoboy or girl“Happiness and gladness, celebrating the joy this child brings.”Kikuyu · /moo-KEH-noh/Mukenyogirl“A smile—the happiness and warmth brought by a beloved child.”Kikuyu · /moo-KEHN-yoh/Murnaboy or girl“Joy and celebration”Hausa · /MOOR-nah/Musanyusaboy or girl“One who brings happiness to the family and makes other people rejoice.”Luganda · /moo-sahn-YOO-sah/Mvuyisiboy“One who brings happiness and joy”Zulu · /m-voo-YEE-see/Naciimagirl“Arabic-derived: blessed ease, happiness, and spiritual comfort”Somali · /nah-CHEE-ma/Naimboy“Blessed with peace and happiness”Swahili · /NAH-eem/Najaxgirl“A successful child who brings pride and happiness”Somali · /NAH-jakh/Nakasanagirl“Sunshine — a warm, radiant name for a child who brings joy”Luganda · /nah-kah-SAH-nah/Nandiphagirl“A child who gives the family great happiness”Xhosa · /nan-DEE-pah/Nanyonjogirl“The happy one; a daughter who brings joy to her family.”Luganda · /nah-NYON-joh/Nashwagirl“Exhilaration, delight, or ecstatic joy.”Hausa · /NASH-wah/Ncamisilegirl“She has made things sweet or pleasant; a name of warmth and delight”Zulu · /nchah-mee-SEE-leh/Nifemidayoboy or girl“My love has brought joy”Yoruba · /nee-FEH-mee-deh-AH-yaw/Nifemilayoboy or girl“My love is joy”Yoruba · /nee-FEH-mee-lah-YAW/Njabuloboy“Joy and happiness”Zulu · /n jah-BOO-loh/Nokuthokozagirl“With joy and happiness”Zulu · /noh-koo-toh-KOH-zah/Noluvuyogirl“A daughter who fills the family with joy”Xhosa · /noh-loo-VOO-yoh/Nomavuyogirl“Mother of joy; one who brings happiness”Xhosa · /noh-mah-VOO-yoh/Nomvuyogirl“Mother of joy; a daughter who brings happiness to her family”Xhosa · /nom-VOO-yoh/Nontokozogirl“With joy and happiness”Zulu · /noh-n-toh-KOH-zoh/Noyologirl“Joyful; one who brings happiness”Xhosa · /noh-YOH-loh/Nwabisagirl“She brings happiness and brightens people's lives”Xhosa · /nwah-BEE-sah/Nwadiutogirl“Sweet and precious child; a loving name celebrating the joy a child brings home”Igbo · /nwah-dee-oo-toh/Nyamekyeboy or girl“Gift from God—a beloved child received with joy”Akan · /nyah-meh-CHEH/Nyamutswaboy or girl“A hopeful name for new life and the return of joy to the family.”Shona · /nyah-MOOT-swah/Ojotayoboy“Rain is worthy of joy—a welcome blessing.”Yoruba · /oh-joh-TAH-yoh/Ojowaleboy“Rain has come home, bringing renewal and joy.”Yoruba · /oh-joh-WAH-leh/Oladayoboy“Wealth has become a source of joy”Yoruba · /oh-lah-dah-yaw/Olatayoboy“Wealth or honor is joy.”Yoruba · /oh-lah-tah-yaw/Oludayoboy“God has created joy; this child is a blessing to celebrate.”Yoruba · /oh-loo-DAH-yaw/Olumilayogirl“The Lord/God gives me joy; my God is joy.”Yoruba · /oh-loo-mee-LAH-yaw/Oluwabusayoboy or girl“God has added to my joy”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-boo-sah-yaw/Oluwadayoboy“God has brought joy through this child.”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-DAH-yaw/Oluwafisayoboy or girl“The Lord has added joy”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-fee-SAH-yaw/Oluwafunmilayoboy or girl“God has given me joy”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-foon-mee-LAH-yoh/Oluwajomilojugirl“God has brought joy to my face”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-jaw-mee-loh-joo/Oluwakayodeboy or girl“God has brought joy”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-kah-yaw-deh/Oluwamayowaboy or girl“God has brought joy”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-mah-YAW-wah/Omiwunmigirl“Water brings me happiness and refreshment.”Yoruba · /oh-mee-WOON-mee/Omobolanlegirl“This child brings prosperity and happiness into the home.”Yoruba · /oh-moh-boh-LAHN-leh/Omolayogirl“A child who is joy itself and brings happiness to the family.”Yoruba · /oh-moh-LAH-yaw/Omotayoboy or girl“The child has become a source of joy and celebration.”Yoruba · /oh-moh-TAH-yaw/Omotundegirl“The child has returned joy to the family and gives everyone a reason to celebrate.”Yoruba · /oh-moh-TOON-deh/Omowunmigirl“This child delights me and fills my heart with happiness.”Yoruba · /oh-moh-WOON-mee/Onwabileboy or girl“Happy, contented and full of joy”Xhosa · /on-wah-BEE-leh/Paskalboy or girl“Connected with Easter and the joy of renewal”Amharic · /PAHS-kahl/Paskaliboy“Christian name associated with Easter and the joy of renewal”Swahili · /pahs-KAH-lee/Raghadgirl“A life of comfort, happiness, and abundance (Arabic-derived)”Somali · /RA-ghad/Rahagirl“Joy, comfort, and a peaceful presence”Swahili · /RAH-ha/Ramagirl“A Senegalese short form, often of Ramatoulaye/Rahmatullah-related names; it does not have a securely established independent meaning of “happiness” or “delight.””Wolof · /RA-ma/Rufaroboy or girl“Joy and gladness”Shona · /roo-FAH-roh/Saadboy“Arabic-derived name expressing happiness, good fortune, and a prosperous life.”Hausa · /SAHD/Saadboy“A fortunate child destined for happiness”Swahili · /SAH-ad/Saadboy“Good fortune, happiness, and a life filled with blessing”Wolof · /SAH-ad/Saadagirl“Happiness, good fortune, and contentment”Fulani · /SAH-dah/Saadagirl“Happiness and good fortune”Hausa · /SAH-dah/Saadagirl“Happiness and good fortune”Swahili · /sah-AH-dah/Saadatugirl“A bringer of happiness and prosperity”Fulani · /sah-AH-dah-too/Saadatugirl“Arabic-derived; happiness and good fortune”Hausa · /saa-DAH-too/Saadiagirl“Fortunate and blessed, with hopes of happiness and prosperity”Fulani · /sah-DEE-ah/Sacdboy“A fortunate and joyful child who brings happiness”Somali · /sa-ad/Sadiyagirl“A fortunate and joy-bringing girl”Hausa · /sah-DEE-yah/Saidboy“A fortunate child whose life brings happiness”Fulani · /sah-EED/Saidagirl“A happy and fortunate girl whose presence brings delight.”Wolof · /sah-EE-dah/Samiirboy“A pleasant companion whose conversation brings warmth and happiness”Somali · /sah-MEER/Sanyuboy or girl“Joy and happiness—the delight a much-loved child brings. In Buganda, Sanyu is a personal given name and does not replace the child’s inherited clan affiliation.”Luganda · /SAHN-yoo/Saudatugirl“Arabic-derived; blessed with happiness and good fortune”Hausa · /sow-DAH-too/Sayoboy or girl“Joy; often used as a short form of names such as Olasayo”Yoruba · /SHAH-yoh/Sekaiboy or girl“May you laugh often and bring laughter to others”Shona · /seh-KYE/Seydouboy“Fortunate and blessed, with a life of happiness and good prospects”Fulani · /SAY-doo/Shukriyagirl“A daughter received with grateful joy”Somali · /shook-REE-yah/Sinovuyoboy or girl“We have joy because of this child”Xhosa · /see-noh-VOO-yoh/Siyamukelaboy or girl“A warmly welcomed child received with joy”Zulu · /see-yah-moo-KEH-lah/Sodagirl“A Senegalese female name, often treated as a local form related to Arabic Saada/Sa‘ada, “happiness” or “good fortune.””Wolof · /SOH-dah/Sotayoboy or girl“May wealth bring joy; a warm wish for a prosperous and happy life”Yoruba · /SHOH-tah-yoh/Souadgirl“Happiness, joy, and good fortune”Wolof · /soo-AHD/Ssanyuboy or girl“Joy and happiness”Luganda · /SAHN-yoo/Suadgirl“Happiness, good fortune, and joy”Amharic · /soo-AHD/Sucaadgirl“An Arabic-derived name meaning happiness and good fortune”Somali · /soo-AAD/Tafaraboy“We have rejoiced; this child has brought us joy”Shona · /tah-FAH-rah/Tambudzaigirl“Bring us happiness and rejoicing”Shona · /tahm-boo-DZYE/Tayoboy or girl“Joy has come”Yoruba · /tah-YAW/Tegegneboy“A precious child who has been found and welcomed with joy.”Amharic · /teh-GEH-nyeh/Tekesteboy“A long-awaited child whose arrival brings joy.”Amharic · /teh-KESS-teh/Temidayoboy or girl“My own has become joy”Yoruba · /teh-mee-dah-YAW/Temitayoboy or girl“What is mine is worthy of joy.”Yoruba · /teh-mee-TAH-yoh/Thabisagirl“One who brings happiness and joy”Zulu · /tah-BEE-sah/Thabisilegirl“She has made us happy; has brought happiness.”Zulu · /tah-bee-SEE-leh/Thabisoboy“Joy and happiness”Zulu · /tah-BEE-soh/Thokozaniboy“Rejoice; may this child bring happiness”Zulu · /toh-koh-ZAH-nee/Thokozilegirl“She has brought happiness and celebration”Zulu · /toh-koh-ZEE-leh/Tichafaraboy“We will rejoice; a joyful name expressing hope for happiness ahead”Shona · /tee-cha-FAH-rah/Titilayogirl“Everlasting joy”Yoruba · /tee-tee-lah-YAW/Tubagirl“Blessedness, goodness, and happiness”Hausa · /TOO-bah/Tunrayogirl“Renewed joy”Yoruba · /toon-rah-YAW/Ubaxgirl“A beautiful flower who brings brightness and joy”Somali · /oo-BAKH/Ugonnaboy or girl“A proud name expressing the joy and honor a child brings to a father.”Igbo · /oo-goh-NAH/Ukamakagirl“A warm name expressing delight in faith, worship, and spiritual community.”Igbo · /oo-kah-MAH-kah/Uvuyoboy“The joy this child brings”Xhosa · /oo-VOO-yoh/Valentinagirl“A strong, healthy child who brings love and happiness”Swahili · /val-en-TEE-nah/Varaidzogirl“Joy, delight, or happiness.”Shona · /vah-RAI-dzoh/Vitusboy“A child blessed with life, vitality, and joy”Swahili · /VY-tus/Vuyisaboy“One who brings happiness to others”Xhosa · /voo-YEE-sah/Vuyisaniboy“Make happy; bring joy.”Xhosa · /voo-yee-SAH-nee/Vuyisileboy or girl“This child has brought us joy”Xhosa · /voo-yee-SEE-leh/Vuyiswagirl“She has been made happy; a name celebrating joy and gladness”Zulu · /voo-YEE-swah/Vuyoboy or girl“Joy; a child who brings happiness”Xhosa · /VOO-yoh/Vuyoboy or girl“Joy; happiness.”Zulu · /VOO-yaw/Vuyokazigirl“A greatly joyful child; precious happiness”Xhosa · /voo-yoh-KAH-zee/Vuyolwethuboy or girl“Our joy; the happiness belonging to all of us”Xhosa · /voo-yoh-LWEH-too/Waleboy“Come home; a warm wish for a child who brings joy back into the family”Yoruba · /wah-LEH/Waleedboy“Arabic-derived: a newborn child, welcomed with joy”Somali · /wah-LEED/Woleboy“Come into the home and bring happiness with you”Yoruba · /woh-LEH/Yalwagirl“An indigenous Hausa name expressing abundance, prosperity, and the joy of having plenty”Hausa · /YAL-wah/Yolisagirl“She brings happiness to those around her”Xhosa · /yoh-LEE-sah/Yoliswagirl“A child who brings happiness and delight”Xhosa · /yoh-LEES-wah/Yonwababoy or girl“Be happy; a blessing of happiness for the family”Xhosa · /yon-WAH-bah/Zandiswagirl“A daughter whose arrival has enlarged the family’s happiness and blessings.”Xhosa · /zan-DWAH-swah/Zororaboy or girl“A child who brings peace, calm, and restful happiness”Shona · /zoh-ROH-rah/