Names That Mean Joy
- Sachi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"child of joy"Description:
Sachi, often short for Sachiko, was given to 25 girls in the US in a recent year. While it is technically Japanese, this short form has an unidentifiably international feel and might be a relative of the stylish Sacha.
- Adebayo
Origin:
YorubaMeaning:
"the crown meets joy"
- Ayokunle
Origin:
YorubaMeaning:
"joy has filled the home"Description:
A beautiful meaning for a long-awaited child.
- Thabo
Origin:
TswanaMeaning:
"joy"
- Frayda
Origin:
YiddishMeaning:
"joy"Description:
An old favorite in traditional Jewish families.
- Ayomide
Origin:
YorubaMeaning:
"my joy has arrived"Description:
A melodious Yoruba name with one of the best meanings around.
- Priti
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"pleasure, joy"Description:
A popular female name in India, Priti (or Preeti) is a sweet and pretty-sounding option.
- Ayomide
Origin:
YorubaMeaning:
"my joy has arrived"Description:
A melodious Yoruba name with one of the best meanings around.
- Simcha
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"happiness; joy"Description:
An upbeat Hebrew name with a meaning to match.
- Ayobunmi
Origin:
Yoruba, NigerianMeaning:
"joy is given to me"
- Nandita
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"joy"Description:
A lively and joyous Indian girl name meaning happy, pleasing, delighted, and joyful.
- Bayar
Origin:
MongolianMeaning:
"joy"Description:
A strong unisex option with an uplifting meaning.
- Bayarma
Origin:
MongolianMeaning:
"mother of joy"Description:
A warm and joyful Mongolian name.
- Abygaëlle
Origin:
French from HebrewMeaning:
"father's joy"Description:
Modern French respelling of Abigail.
- Lajoie
Origin:
French surnameMeaning:
"joy"Description:
Napoleon "Nap" Lajoie may inspire some baseball history fans to adopt his surname as a first or middle name for their child. He was a second baseman for Philadelphia and Cleveland's teams in the early 19th century and is one of the only MLB players to have over 3000 career hits.