Dayo
Meaning of Dayo
Dayo is a unisex name of Yoruba origin. It is pronounced as DAH-yoh (/ˈdɑjoʊ/). In the United States, Dayo has been given to a small number of newborns in recent years, with 6 occurrences in 2019 and ranking 10,794th in popularity. Dayo has a vibrant and lively feel to it, which makes it a great choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their child. The name Dayo is associated with joy and happiness, reflecting its Yoruba roots.
Pronunciation
Yoruba
- Pronunced as DAH-yoh (/ˈdɑjoʊ/)
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Notable People Named Dayo
| Dayo Odeyingbo - Temidayo Jordan Odeyingbo is an American football defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL) and played college football at Vanderbilt. |
| Dayo Olopade is a Nigerian-American writer and lawyer known for her book The Bright Continent: Breaking Rules and Making Change in Modern Africa. |
| Dayo Amusa is a Nigerian actress, singer, television personality, and businesswoman, recognized for her work in Nollywood, particularly in Yoruba movies. |
| Dayo Okeniyi - Oladayo A. Okeniyi is a Nigerian-American actor known for his roles as Thresh in The Hunger Games and Danny Dyson in Terminator Genisys. |
