Odunayo
Year of joy
African, Yoruba, Nigerian
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“Year of joy”
Odunayo
Year of joy
African, Yoruba, Nigerian
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.
The name Odunayo means "Year of joy."
Odunayo has African, Yoruba and Nigerian origins.
Odunayo is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
Odunayo is pronounced oh-doo-NAH-yoh.
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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