Dayo

Dayo is a Yoruba name meaning "joy arrives" (from d'ayò meaning "bringer of joy" or "joy has come"). It is a unisex name common among the Yoruba people of Nigeria, often given to express the happiness surrounding a child's birth. The name carries deep cultural significance in Yoruba traditions, where names are often reflective of circumstances, emotions, or ancestral hopes. Dayo is typically a short form or variant of names like Adayemi (meaning "the crown is full of joy") or Omodayo ("child brings joy").