Èyítáyọ̀ is a Yoruba name that expresses a parent’s overflowing happiness over a child. It is warm, short and full of gratitude. Below you will find its meaning, morphology, pronunciation, cultural background, a famous bearer and related names.
Meaning of Èyítáyọ̀
This (child) is enough joy.
Morphology
èyí-tó-ayọ̀
Gloss
| Part | Meaning |
|---|---|
| èyí | this one |
| tó | suffice for, enough for, match |
| ayọ̀ | joy, happiness |
How to pronounce Èyítáyọ̀
It has four syllables: è-yí-tá-yọ̀, roughly “eh-YEE-TAH-yaw.” The letter ọ sounds like the “o” in “thought,” and the first and last syllables carry low tones.
Cultural significance
Joy (ayọ̀) is one of the most common themes in Yoruba names, because a child is seen as a source of happiness and a blessing for the whole family. Èyítáyọ̀ says the child alone is enough joy for the parents. It sits in the same family of names as Ayọ̀délé (joy has come home) and Tèmítáyọ̀ (mine is joy), both of which you can find in our list of Yoruba baby names.
Famous Persons
Eyítáyọ̀ Lambo, former Nigerian Minister of Health.
Variants and short forms
Táyọ̀, and Èítáọ̀ (Benin Republic/Ketou).
Similar Yoruba names
- Tèmítáyọ̀: mine is joy.
- Ayọ̀délé: joy has come home.
- Ayọ̀mídé: my joy has arrived.
Frequently asked questions
What does Èyítáyọ̀ mean? It means “this (child) is enough joy.”
What is the short form of Èyítáyọ̀? Táyọ̀ is the common short form.
Where can I learn about Yoruba naming? Read our guide to the Yoruba naming ceremony.
