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Odunayo

“Year of joy”

oh-doo-NAH-yoh African, Yoruba, Nigerian origin 7 letters 4 syllables
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Odunayo

Year of joy

African, Yoruba, Nigerian

Name Details & Attributes

Meanings

Joyful year Year of happiness

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Syllables

4

About this name

Odunayo is a celebratory Yoruba name from Nigeria meaning 'year of joy' or 'this year has brought us joy'. It is typically given to children born during a particularly happy or prosperous time for the family, marking their arrival as the pinnacle of that joy. It is a wonderfully expressive and uplifting name.

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What does the name Odunayo mean?

The name Odunayo means "Year of joy."

What origin is the name Odunayo?

Odunayo has African, Yoruba and Nigerian origins.

Is Odunayo a boy or girl name?

Odunayo is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.

How do you pronounce Odunayo?

Odunayo is pronounced oh-doo-NAH-yoh.

Is Odunayo popular?

Odunayo has a popularity score of 25 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.

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