Names That Mean Joy

  1. Sachi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  2. Ayokunle
    • Origin:

      Yoruba
    • Meaning:

      "joy has filled the home"
    • Description:

      A beautiful meaning for a long-awaited child.
  3. Thabo
    • Origin:

      Tswana
    • Meaning:

      "joy"
  4. Adebayo
    • Origin:

      Yoruba
    • Meaning:

      "the crown meets joy"
  5. Ayomide
    • Origin:

      Yoruba
    • Meaning:

      "my joy has arrived"
    • Description:

      A melodious Yoruba name with one of the best meanings around.
  6. Priti
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "pleasure, joy"
    • Description:

      A popular female name in India, Priti (or Preeti) is a sweet and pretty-sounding option.
  7. Frayda
    • Origin:

      Yiddish
    • Meaning:

      "joy"
    • Description:

      An old favorite in traditional Jewish families.
  8. Ayobunmi
    • Origin:

      Yoruba, Nigerian
    • Meaning:

      "joy is given to me"
  9. Simcha
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "happiness; joy"
    • Description:

      An upbeat Hebrew name with a meaning to match.
  10. Ayomide
    • Origin:

      Yoruba
    • Meaning:

      "my joy has arrived"
    • Description:

      A melodious Yoruba name with one of the best meanings around.
  11. Bayarma
    • Origin:

      Mongolian
    • Meaning:

      "mother of joy"
    • Description:

      A warm and joyful Mongolian name.
  12. Bayar
    • Origin:

      Mongolian
    • Meaning:

      "joy"
    • Description:

      A strong unisex option with an uplifting meaning.
  13. Abygaëlle
    • Origin:

      French from Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "father's joy"
    • Description:

      Modern French respelling of Abigail.
  14. Lajoie
    • Origin:

      French surname
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  15. Nandita
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "joy"
    • Description:

      A lively and joyous Indian girl name meaning happy, pleasing, delighted, and joyful.