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Kayode

Káyọ̀dé

/kah-YAW-deh/Yoruba · a boy’s name

“Joy has arrived”

How to say it
kah-YAW-deh
Traditional Yoruba spelling
Káyọ̀dé
Used in
Nigeria, Benin
How common
very common · also a surname

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

KayodeKáyọ̀dé

Nicknames & short forms

Kayo

From the same family

01Kayo“Joy has come”Yorubaany→︎02Kayosola“Joy has added to wealth”Yorubafemale→︎03Abayomi“Born to bring me joy”Yorubaany→︎04Adebayo“The crown meets joy”Yorubamale→︎05Adedayo“The crown has created joy”Yorubaany→︎06Adetayo“The crown is worthy of joy”Yorubaany→︎07Adunayo“Sweetness and joy”Yorubafemale→︎08Akintayo“A brave person worthy of joy”Yorubamale→︎09Akinwumi“A child whose courage and strength bring pride and joy”Yorubamale→︎10Ayo“Joy”Yorubaany→︎11Ayoade“Joy crowned with honor; a celebratory name for a treasured child.”Yorubamale→︎12Ayobami“Joy accompanies me; this child brings lasting happiness.”Yorubaany→︎