Oluwakayode
oh-loo-wah-KAH-yoh-day
Oluwakayode is a boy’s name of African origin, meaning “A Yoruba name from Nigeria, meaning 'God has brought me joy' or 'The Lord has brought me joy.' 'Oluwa' means 'God,' and 'kayode' means 'joy has come.'”, and peaked in popularity in 2014.
What Oluwakayode Means
“A Yoruba name from Nigeria, meaning 'God has brought me joy' or 'The Lord has brought me joy.' 'Oluwa' means 'God,' and 'kayode' means 'joy has come.'”
The Story of Oluwakayode
What if your son's name is the very sound of celebration, a jubilant cry announcing happiness has arrived?
Oluwakayode is a spirited Yoruba name from Nigeria, directly translating to 'the Lord has brought joy.' It is a name bursting with positive affirmation, formed from 'Oluwa' (God) and 'kayode' (joy has come).
You can already see your son embracing life with infectious enthusiasm, his laughter filling every room. This name speaks to a child who brings an abundance of happiness wherever he goes.
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Peak Year
#5 in 2014
Total Births
5
First Recorded
2014
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