What does the name Ayo mean?

Ayo means "joy, happiness." It is of African origin.

Is Ayo a boy or girl name?

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

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Q: What is the origin of the name Ayo?

Ayo is of African origin. Ayo is a Yoruba name from Nigeria meaning 'joy.' It is commonly used as both a standalone name and as a prefix in longer Yoruba names like Ayomide ('my joy has arrived').

Q: How do you pronounce Ayo?

Ayo is pronounced "AH-yoh." You can hear it spoken aloud at hushname.com/hear-your-baby-name.

Ayo is a unisex name of African origin meaning “joy, happiness.” Ayo is a Yoruba name from Nigeria meaning 'joy.

how do you pronounce Ayo?

AH-yoh

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what does Ayo mean?

The name Ayo means “joy, happiness.” It comes from the African language tradition.

Ayo is a Yoruba name from Nigeria meaning 'joy.' It is commonly used as both a standalone name and as a prefix in longer Yoruba names like Ayomide ('my joy has arrived').

who are famous people named Ayo?

Ayo (German-Nigerian singer)
Ayo Dosunmu (American NBA player)

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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial

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