Nayo

MEANING

ORIGIN

West African

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from Yoruba 'Náyọ̀', meaning 'to have joy'

CULTURAL NOTES

In Yoruba culture, names often reflect the circumstances of a child's birth or the parent's aspirations for the child.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used traditionally among Yoruba-speaking communities, representing positive attributes.

MEANING

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

Could be derived from Japanese kanji '直' (nao) meaning 'straight, direct' and '世' (yo) meaning 'world, generation'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Japan, names can be formed from a variety of kanji characters, each carrying its own meaning.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Japanese names are rich in meaning and can represent personal or familial values.