Ifedayo
Meaning of Ifedayo
Ifedayo is a distinctive male name of Yoruba origin, primarily used by the Yoruba people in Nigeria. The name translates to "love has become joy" or "love turns to joy," reflecting a deep cultural appreciation for love and happiness within the family. Pronounced as ee-feh-DAH-yo (/iːfɛˈdajo/) in Yoruba, Ifedayo carries with it a melodic and meaningful resonance. While it is relatively rare outside of African communities, its usage is slowly spreading, particularly amongst diaspora communities seeking culturally significant names. In 2023, Ifedayo was given to 5 newborns in the United States, ranking it at 12,190 in popularity. A variation of the name includes Adefemi, which also holds profound meaning within the Yoruba language and culture.
Pronunciation
Yoruba
- Pronunced as ee-feh-DAH-yo (/iːfɛˈdajo/)
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Notable People Named Ifedayo
| Ifedayo Olawole Oladapo was a distinguished Nigerian professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Lagos and a recipient of several national honors. |
| Robert Ifedayo Akintunde is a renowned Nigerian engineer, former President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, and the first African recipient of the WFEO Medal of Engineering Excellence in 2017. |
| Ifedayo Morayo Adetifa, a Nigerian paediatrician and epidemiologist, was appointed as the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control in September 2021 by President Muhammadu Buhari. |
| Ifedayo Olusegun Patrick Omosouyi is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for PDRM. |
