Kayode
/ kah-YOH-deh /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Universal
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Joyful
Meaning & Etymology
he brought joy
he brought joy
Etymology
From the Yoruba verb kayọ (to bring joy).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Celebrates the joy brought by a new child.
Symbolism
Symbolises the joy and happiness associated with the child’s birth.