Joy baby names
938 names that carry a sense of joy, each with its meaning and origin.
Joy girl names
AamumorningFinnishAbibaBorn during the festive seasonGhanaian (Akan)Abigailmy father is joyHebrewAdeyMeskel flower; golden daisyEthiopian (Amharic)AdunniSweet to have/pleasant one to possessYoruba/NigerianAhyokashe brought happinessCherokeeAichaliving, alive, vibrantAmazigh/Berber (shared broader use)AikaLove/SongJapaneseAishaAlive, thrivingArabicAisyahliving, alive, prosperousArabic/IndonesianAkariBrightness/LightJapaneseAkorleyOne who brings good fortuneGhanaian (Ga)AkyaaA giftGhanaian (Akan)Aleshaneeshe plays all the timeNative American (general)Alohito shine, sparkleHawaiianAmatagabeginning, originSamoanAmitolarainbowNative American (general)Amranprosperous, flourishingSomali/ArabicAnandhione who brings joyTamil/SanskritAnanyaUnique or matchlessSanskritAnisaclose friend, companionSomali/ArabicAnnikagrace, favorFinnishAnuenuerainbowHawaiianAnuliJoy is mineIgbo/NigerianAoedesong, muse of songGreekApplefruit, sweetnessFilipinoAriaAir or melodyItalianArpineSunny; from the sunArmenianArusiWedding, brideSwahiliAshiraWealthy, blessedEgyptianAventurinesparkling green stone of luckItalian (gemstone, 'by chance')Avivaspringtime, freshHebrewAyantuFortunate; lucky oneEthiopian (Oromo)AyeleyOne who brings joy or hopeGhanaian (Ga)Ayitafirst to danceCherokeeAyşeAlive, livingTurkishAzaleadry, flowering shrubGreekBarbiestranger, foreignFilipinoBarnalicolorful, full of colorBengaliBasmaSmileArabicBayarmaajoyful motherMongolianBeabringer of happinessFilipinoBeatablessed, happyLatinBeatricebringer of joyLatinBeatrixBringer of joyLatinBeatrix-Solshe who brings happiness + sunLatinBeatrizshe who brings happinessFilipinoBeatriz LuzBringer of happiness and lightSpanishBegoniabegonia flowerFrenchBeitidhShe who brings happinessScottishBeitrisshe who brings happinessCelticBella Vocebeautiful voiceItalianBesteMusical compositionTurkishBibianaAlive, full of lifeSpanishBibiannafull of lifePolishBimpeShort form meaning 'meet me well'Yoruba/NigerianBirdielittle birdEnglishBirtukanOrange (the fruit)Ethiopian (Amharic)BisiBorn to increase/prosperityYoruba/NigerianBlaženkablessed oneCroatianBlissperfect happinessEnglishBloomto flower, thriveEnglishBlossomflower, to flourishEnglishBluebellbluebell flowerEnglishBlythefree spirit, joyfulEnglishBo-miPrecious beautyKoreanBogiButtercup flowerHungarianBoglárkaButtercup flowerHungarianBomSpringKoreanBonniePretty; beautifulScottishBornoshreebeauty of color, radiant hueBengali/SanskritBridieStrength; exalted oneScottishBumtsetsegabundant flowerMongolianBunnylittle rabbitEnglishBushraGood news, glad tidingsArabicCadipureWelshCalantha-Joybeautiful blossom + happinessGreek/EnglishCallieBeautifulGreekCalliopeBeautiful voiceGreekCamilaAcolyte, ceremonial attendantSpanishCansuLively spirit, vital waterTurkishCantikapretty, lovelyIndonesianCaraFriendIrishCarolfree man, song of joyEnglishCatauspicious, luckyVietnameseCeciliablindLatinCecilyblind, sixthLatinCelandineswallow flowerGreekCerisecherryFrenchChae-yeonColorful beautyKoreanChae-youngColorful and prosperousKoreanCherrycherry fruit, sweetnessFilipinoChiaraBright, clearItalianChidinmaGod is goodIgbo/NigerianChikuChatterbox, talkative oneSwahiliChloeBloomingGreekChomcharoenflourishing, prosperousThaiChryseGoldenGreekChunSpring (season)ChineseChunhuaSpring flowerChineseChunmeiSpring plum blossomChineseCitrinegolden-yellow quartz gemFrench ('citron,' lemon)Cloverclover plant, luckEnglishCocohelper, coconutFrench/SpanishCricketcricket insectEnglishCsengeRinging sound; resonantHungarianDaffodildaffodil flowerEnglishDagnyNew dayScandinavianDaisyDay's eyeEnglishDalmaBringing joyHungarianDashagift of GodRussianDebaratione who delights the godsBengali/SanskritDeepikaLittle lamp; lightSanskritDelprettyWelshDelgermaablooming mother / flourishingMongolianDeqaone who arrives, pleasingSomaliDilhaniheart's delight, one who pleases the heartSinhalaDilkione who captivates the heartSinhalaDinithiradiant, glowingSinhalaDinushidaylight, sunbeamSinhalaDjedjigaflower (Kabyle dialect)Amazigh/BerberDolcesweetItalianDolibluebirdNavajoDotgift of GodGreekEdnadelight, pleasureHebrewEffieWell-spokenScottishEfya NyamekyeFriday-born, gift of GodGhanaian (Akan)Ehaweelaughing maidenSiouxEilirspring, butterflyWelshEliškaGod is my oathCzech (Hebrew)Ellitorch, light (form of Elli/Helen)FinnishElsieGod is my oathEnglishEmaFavor/BenefitJapaneseEmberlynglowing sparkmodern invented (from ember)Emilíarival, eagerLatin via IcelandicEmmiuniversal, whole (form of Emma)FinnishEnfysrainbowWelshEsenamGod has done well for meGhanaian (Ewe)EtsukoJoyful childJapaneseEttieLittle; nobleScottishEudoraGood giftGreekEuphrosyneJoy, mirth, good cheerGreekEuterpeDelightful, giver of pleasureGreekEvangelinebearer of good newsEnglishEzgiMelody, tuneTurkishFablestory, legendLatinFahsaiclear skyThaiFaidaBenefit, advantageSwahiliFaizavictorious, successfulSomali/ArabicFanniFreeHungarianFarahJoyArabicFarhanajoyful, happyArabic/MalayFarhiyajoyful, happySomali/ArabicFarishajoyful, delightedArabic/MalayFatehleenAbsorbed in victoryPunjabiFatehnoorLight of victoryPunjabiFelicityhappiness, good fortuneLatinFelicjahappiness, luckPolishFemkePeaceful, maidenlyDutchFerroudjajoyful, happy oneAmazigh/BerberFevenLight; joy of springEthiopian (Tigrinya)FeyzaAbundance, overflowing graceTurkishFezekaIt has been fulfilled/accomplishedXhosaFifineJehovah increasesFrenchFireopalblazing orange-red opalEnglish (gemstone, fire opal variety)FloorFlowerDutchFloortjeFlowerDutchFloraFlowerLatinFortunatafortunate, luckyLatinFrejaNoble womanOld NorseFruzsinaFreeHungarianFuchsiavivid pink-purple flower colorNamed for botanist Leonhart FuchsFunmilayoGive me joy to rest withYoruba/NigerianFurahiyaRejoice, joyful oneSwahiliGanamoBlessed oneEthiopian (Oromo)GcobisaTo gladden/make joyfulXhosaGcwalisileShe has filled/completedZuluGendhissugar, sweetnessJavaneseGiannaGod is graciousItalianGilajoyHebrewGingerginger root, spiritedEnglishGingkarnmelodiousThaiGiuliaYouthfulItalianGlorymagnificence, honorEnglishGolbaharSpring flowerPersianGolden BehnooshSweet drink, delightful nectarPersianGoldiegoldenEnglishGulbahorspring flowerUzbekGwendafair, good, blessedWelshGwynethblessed, happinessCelticHa-eumGreat smileKoreanHa-youngGreat prosperityKoreanHafsummerWelshHalawisweetNative American (general)Halcyrapeaceful, calmmodern invented (from halcyon)Halonaof happy fortuneZuniHamdipraiseSomali/ArabicHanaHappiness, blissArabicHandanAlways smiling, cheerfulTurkishHapiGod/spirit of the Nile floodEgyptianHarikagreen, fresh, wonderfulTelugu/SanskritHarmonyagreement, musical concordGreekHarukoSpring childJapaneseHasinione who laughs, joyfulSinhalaHathorHouse of Horus, goddess of love and joyEgyptianHattieruler of the homeFrench/GermanHavanawaiting for the rain (Taino origin)Spanish (place: Havana, Cuba)HeulwensunshineWelshHibaqgenerous giftSomaliHikariLightJapaneseHillacloudberryFinnishHiwotLifeEthiopian (Amharic)Hodanachievement, satisfactionSomaliHodovariant of Hodan, achievementSomaliHoneysweet, belovedFilipinoHongRed; vast; rainbowChineseHopeVirtueEnglishHuladanceHawaiianIbtisamSmileArabicIdunThe rejuvenating oneOld NorseIfeomaGood thing/love is goodIgbo/NigerianIfrahhappiness, joySomali/ArabicIjabooAnswer; the answered prayerEthiopian (Oromo)IlariaCheerfulItalianIlheminspirationAmazigh/Berber (shared with Arabic)InasSociability, gentle friendlinessEgyptianInesGentle, sociableEgyptianIsarayafree spiritThaiJaioneBasque form of NativityBasqueJasleenAbsorbed in God's praisePunjabiJeannieGod is graciousScottishJiaBeautiful; good; excellentChineseJiayiExcellent and joyfulChineseJillYouthfulDutchJingyiQuiet and joyfulChineseJoGod will increase; short for JosephineEnglishJocelynjoyous, cheerfulFilipinoJolieprettyFrenchJonquila type of daffodilFrenchJosieGod will addHebrewJoyDelightEnglishJuliayouthfulLatinJuneYoungLatinJuniaborn in JuneLatinJuniperJuniper treeLatinKajsaPureScandinavianKaleajoy, brightnessHawaiianKalea Moanajoyful seaHawaiianKaleionaonathe fragrant voiceHawaiianKalikimakaChristmas (Hawaiianized)HawaiianKalliopeBeautiful voiceGreekKalyaniAuspicious; beautifulSanskritKanamiBeautiful summerJapaneseKanokwangolden dayThaiKanonCanon (music), sound of flowersJapaneseKantisingsNative American (general)Karligashswallow (the bird)KazakhKarounSpring (the season)ArmenianKatyapureRussianKavyaPoetrySanskritKelemuaRainbowEthiopian (Amharic)KenzatreasureAmazigh/BerberKesäsummerFinnishKhanh-Linhjoyful spiritVietnameseKincsőTreasureHungarianKiraraGlittering, sparklingJapaneseKirsikkacherryFinnishKissesaffection, sweetnessFilipinoKonjitBeautifulEthiopian (Amharic)Kowhainative yellow-flowering treeMaoriKukkaflowerFinnishKupaianahawonderful, extraordinaryHawaiianLadawanbeautiful dayThaiLalaTulipArmenianLanuolaliving color, vivid lifeSamoanLarissaCitadel; cheerfulGreekLarksongbirdEnglishLasyagraceful dance, gentle feminine dance formTelugu/SanskritLayathigraceful, rhythmicSinhalaLeHappy; joyChineseLeliseGrowing; flourishingEthiopian (Oromo)LemlemFlourish; be green and lushEthiopian (Amharic)LeticiaJoy, happinessPortugueseLetitiajoy, happinessLatinLigayajoy, happinessFilipinoLinneaTwinflowerSwedishLioramy lightHebrewLitonyadarting hummingbirdMiwokLivleenAbsorbed in lifePunjabiLottaFree manGermanLotteFree womanDutchLowrilaurel, victoryWelshLuanaEnjoyment, happy warriorPortugueseLuciaLightSpanishLucianaLightSpanishLucillelightFrenchLucylightLatinLuluPearlArabicLupedoveSamoan/TonganMablilovableWelshMachakanew oneNative American (general)Madelinewoman from MagdalaEnglishMadhurisweetnessTelugu/SanskritMadisonson of Matthew, gift of GodEnglishMaeMonth of MayEnglishMaedotPraiseEthiopian (Amharic)MaiDanceJapaneseMaishaLifeSwahiliMaisiePearlScottishMajaMay, or great onePolishMalibitter, belovedWelshManeBright; radiantArmenianMangalaauspicious, welfareTelugu/SanskritManonbitter, or star of the seaFrenchMaplemaple treeEnglishMaravelwonder of the seamodern invented (blend of Mara + Ravel)Marceline-Breeof Mars, warlike + hill, strengthLatin/IrishMargotpearlFrenchMarigoldgolden flower, Mary's goldEnglishMarigold-Annegolden flower + graceEnglishMarigoldegolden flower of Marymodern invented (elaborated Marigold)Marisela-Joyof the sea + happinessSpanish/EnglishMarisennasea and golden flowermodern invented (blend of Marisol + Senna)MarisolSea and SunSpanishMarisolesea and sunmodern invented (blend of Mar + Sol, sea and sun)MarnierejoiceHebrewMarvelinemarvelousAmerican/vintageMashabitter, belovedRussianMassaoudathe fortunate one, blessed with luckAmazigh/BerberMawuenaGod has been goodGhanaian (Ewe)MayısMayTurkishMayuTrue excellenceJapaneseMearamirth, joyCelticMeaza TesfayeFair one of hopeEthiopian (Amharic)MeiBud/Sprout/LifeJapaneseMeklitPraise; glorificationEthiopian (Amharic)MelesongHawaiianMeleanasong of graceHawaiianMelekalikimakaMerry Christmas (Hawaiianized phrase)HawaiianMelissaHoneybeeGreekMelodiesong, melodyFrenchMelodysong, tuneGreekMeskeremSeptember; new beginningEthiopian (Amharic)Mi-raeFutureKoreanMilagritosLittle miraclesSpanishMilagroMiracleSpanishMilleGentle strength (short form of Camilla)ScandinavianMillieGentle strengthEnglishMinaBeautiful vegetable/TruthJapaneseMinalfruitNative American (general)MioBeautiful cherry blossom/waterwayJapaneseMiraclewondrous divine eventEnglishMiyukiBeautiful happiness, deep snowJapaneseModupeI am gratefulYoruba/NigerianMollystar of the sea, bitterIrishMomokoPeach childJapaneseMorayoI have found joyYoruba/NigerianMoyosoreI am surrounded by joyYoruba/NigerianMwanaidiFestival childSwahiliNaamapleasantnessHebrewNabiButterflyKoreanNadiyahopeUkrainianNağmeMelody, musical noteTurkishNahikaridesire fulfilledBasqueNanamiSeven seasJapaneseNandiniDaughter; one who brings joySanskritNaneapleasant, relaxingHawaiianNaomipleasantnessHebrewNapsugárSunbeam; ray of sunHungarianNaranchimegsun ornamentMongolianNarantuyasun rayMongolianNaranzulsun flameMongolianNataliaBorn on Christmas DaySpanishNatalieChristmas dayLatinNatashaborn on Christmas DayRussianNatsukoSummer childJapaneseNatsumiBeautiful summerJapaneseNazCoquetry, delicate charmTurkishNazanCharming, graceful oneTurkishNazlıDelicate, coy, charmingTurkishNcamisileShe has satisfied/pleasedZuluNeanewFinnishNelliebright, shining lightEnglishNettaChampionScottishNevenkamarigold flowerCroatianNikkiVictory of the peopleDutchNimcoblessing, graceSomaliNimoblessing, graceSomaliNisanAprilTurkishNoelleChristmas, born on ChristmasFrenchNondinidaughter, one who brings joyBengali/SanskritNozomiHope, wishJapaneseNunuAffectionate pet name; little oneEthiopian (Amharic)NyarkoahA cheerful, sociable womanGhanaian (Akan)ObiageliOne who came to enjoy wealthIgbo/NigerianOksanahospitable, praise to GodUkrainianOnintzagood newsBasqueOttiewealth, fortuneGermanOttoline-Breewealth, fortune + hill, strengthGermanic/IrishOtyliaprosperous, fortunatePolishPäivisun, dayFinnishPaletteboard for mixing paint colorsFrenchPayelanklet, ornament worn on the feetBengaliPeiyiAdmirable and joyfulChinesePeonypeony flower, healingGreekPeriFairyTurkishPersimmondry fruit (plant name)American/botanicalPetuniapetunia flowerFrenchPheobebright, radiant moonGreekPierretterock, stoneFrenchPiperpipe playerEnglishPoppyRed flowerEnglishPromisea vow, assuranceEnglishPuawaiflower, blossomMaoriPuckMischievous spiritDutchQismatDestiny, fatePunjabiQismatpreetBeloved by fatePunjabiRadajoy, happySlavicRadinajoyful, glad oneBulgarian/SlavicRadkajoyful, happyCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Radmilacaring for the dear ones, joyful graceCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Radojkajoyful oneSerbianRadosławajoyful gloryPolishRangikacolorful, vibrant oneSinhalaRanimMelodious singingArabicRanjanaDelightful; pleasingSanskritReettapearl (Finnish form of Margaret)FinnishRenenetGoddess of nourishment and fortuneEgyptianRhapsodyan epic song, an enthusiastic expressionGreekRharhaTo boast/be joyful (informal, endearing)XhosaRiddhiProsperity; wealthSanskritRinaJasmine/VillageJapaneseRinradadelightful, joyfulThaiRiyaSinger or gracefulSanskritRonakRadiance, splendor, livelinessPersianRonimy joy, my songHebrewRoniyaRadiant, joyful lightPersianRonjaWild/JoyousSwedish/SamiRonlijoy is mineHebrewRoshniLight; brightnessSanskrit/PersianRosieRose flowerEnglishRowenafame and joyOld English/WelshRubydeep red precious stoneLatinRungtiwaradiant, prosperousThaiRupkathafairy tale, folk storyBengaliRusiribeautiful glow, radiant beautySinhalaSabahMorningArabicSachikoChild of happinessJapaneseSadieprincessHebrewSaffrisaffron, goldenWelshSagalsunshine, sunlightSomaliSamiraCompanion in evening talkArabicSangeetaMusicSanskritSannilily (form of Susanna)FinnishSarikaSongbird; mynah birdSanskritSekouratraditional feminine name meaning contentmentAmazigh/BerberSenanuThank GodGhanaian (Ewe)SerenaSerene, calmItalianSevillafrom the plain (Roman origin)Spanish (place: Seville, Spain)Sevinchjoy, happinessUzbekShamsaSun, sunnyArabicShirasongHebrewShirleybright meadowEnglishShreyaAuspicious; the bestSanskritShukrigratitude, thankfulSomali/ArabicSibusisiweWe have been blessedZuluSifaPraiseSwahiliSigridBeautiful victoryOld NorseSiriBeautiful victoryOld NorseSkylarka small songbird known for singing in flightEnglishSlavkanightingale, form of Slavica variantSlavicSo-youngSmall prosperityKoreanSokunkanhapeaceful young girlKhmerSolongorainbowMongolianSomangHope, wishKoreanSophiewisdomGreekSorourHappiness, delightPersianSreymombeautiful girlKhmerStorynarrative, historyEnglishSu'adgood fortune, happinessSomali/ArabicSuadGood fortune, happinessArabicSuhaniPleasant; beautiful morningSanskrit/HindiSukhmaniPeace of mind, jewel of peacePunjabiSummerwarm seasonEnglishSunčicalittle sunCroatianSunflowersun-facing flowerEnglishSunnevagift of the sunOld NorseSushmitaSweet smileSanskritSuvisummerFinnishSwaraMusical noteSanskritSymphonysounding togetherGreekTa-MiuShe-catEgyptianTafsutspring (the season)Amazigh/BerberTaikamagicFinnishTaliadew from GodHebrewTanviSlender or beautifulSanskritTatumcheerful, brings joyEnglishTazegzawtthe green one, verdantAmazigh/BerberTeagift of God (short form)CroatianTelynharpWelshTerpsichoreDelight in dancingGreekTesfaneshYou are our hopeEthiopian (Amharic)TesniwarmthWelshTessaHarvesterDutchTetyanaorganizer, founderUkrainian/LatinThaliaTo flourishGreekThaninatranquility, peace of mindAmazigh/BerberThankfulgratefulEnglish (Puritan virtue name)
Joy boy names
Aayangift of God, God's blessingArabicAbhirampleasing, delightfulTelugu/SanskritAbshirbringer of good newsSomaliAdebanjoCrown/royalty meets celebrationYoruba/NigerianAdebayoHe came to meet joyYoruba/NigerianAhanuHe laughsNative American (Algonquin)Aidil Fitrifestive purityArabic/MalayAlainHandsome, cheerfulFrenchAlfiewise counselorEnglishAllegrobrisk, lively (musical tempo)ItalianAmadiFreeborn, rejoicingIgbo/NigerianAmoahOne who arrives; well-timed giftAkan (Ghanaian)AmornBlessing, giftThaiAnandJoy, bliss, happinessSanskritAnandaBliss, joyThaiAnasfriendliness, sociabilityArabicAnkhbayarfirst joyMongolianAnonBlessingThaiAntonPricelessGermanAntonioPricelessItalianArchietruly braveGermanicAriyoOne who is met with joy / joy meets usYoruba/NigerianArtakSunlight; radiantArmenianAsherHappy or blessedHebrewAsierBeginningBasqueAtoTwinAkan (Ghanaian)Awalelucky, fortunateSomaliAymanright-handed, fortunateArabicAyodejiJoy comes again / doubled joyYoruba/NigerianBahiruHe is fortunate/luckyEthiopian (Amharic)BambamPlayful (Thai-Korean idol nickname turned name)KoreanBarakablessingArabicBarışPeaceTurkishBarnabasson of encouragementHungarianBarnaby-Foxson of consolation + clever animalEnglishBashirbringer of good tidingsSomali/ArabicBassamsmiling, cheerfulArabicBatbayarstrong joyMongolianBeatoBlessed, happyLatinBehrouzfortunate; prosperous dayPersianBenceblessedHungarianBenedekblessedHungarianBertiebright, famousGermanBienvenidoWelcomeFilipinoBilbocreated by J.R.R. TolkienInvented/EnglishBrantleyfire clearing, but softened by nautical useEnglishBulelaniThank them/be gratefulXhosaBusterone who breaksEnglishCairejoice; celebrateWelshCaiusrejoiceLatinCassidyclever, curly-hairedCelticChaimLifeHebrewChaiyoCheer, hooray, victoryThaiCharliefree manEnglishChecheSparkSwahiliChenleMorning joy (Chinese-Korean idol name)KoreanChipchip off the old blockEnglishChokeLuckThaiCoreyfrom the hollowCelticCosmoorder, harmony, the universeGreekDaesungGreat achievementKoreanDamilareGod has done well for meYoruba/NigerianDarbyfree man, from the deer parkCelticDelshadhappy-heartedPersianDenisfollower of DionysusRussianDestaJoy, happinessEthiopian (Amharic)DestayeMy joyEthiopian (Amharic)DiaaLight, radianceEgyptian/ArabicDinolittle swordItalianDowoonPath of fortuneKoreanDumisaniPraise HimZuluEemeliRival, industriousFinnishEemilRival, industriousFinnishEetuWealthy guardianFinnishEganlittle fire, ardentCelticElmeriNoble, famousFinnishEtuSunNative American (Sioux)Evangelosbearer of good newsGreekEymenBlessed, fortunateTurkishFaaraxjoy, happinessSomaliFabioBean growerItalianFadeyiCrown chose to arrive / to my delight it cameYoruba/NigerianFarrokhhappy; fortunate; blessedPersianFarrukhhappy, fortunate, splendidUzbek/PersianFarshadjoy-bringer; splendid happinessPersianFasikaEaster, PassoverEthiopian (Amharic)FaustinoFortunate, luckyPortugueseFawwaztriumphant, successfulArabicFelicianoHappy, fortunateFilipinoFeliksHappy, fortunatePolishFelixHappy or fortunateLatinFelix AndresHappy and manlyLatinFerhatjoy, happinessAmazigh/Berber (shared with Arabic)FiifiBorn on Friday (Fante variant)Akan (Ghanaian)Filiplover of horsesCzech/SlovakFilippolover of horsesItalianFiroozvictorious; successfulPersianFlorianfloweringLatinFortunatoFortunate, luckyLatinFranefree one (form of Francis)Croatian (Dalmatian)Freddiepeaceful ruler; also honors Freddie MercuryGermanFreddypeaceful rulerGermanGadhuRabbitNative American (Cherokee, rare)Galvinbright, whiteCelticGawoniiHe is talkingNative American (Cherokee)Gaylordhigh-spirited, joyfulFrenchGbolahanRejoice with pride / wealth to be proud ofYoruba/NigerianGenkiEnergetic, vitalityJapaneseGeonwooHealthy and outstandingKoreanGiljoyHebrewGinowell-bornItalianGioGod is graciousItalianGiulioyouthful, downy-beardedItalianGopalProtector of cows, another name for KrishnaSanskritGovindCowherd, another name for KrishnaSanskritGradynoble, illustriousCelticGyasiWonderful child; marvelAkan (Ghanaian)HagosJoy, happinessEthiopian (Tigrinya)HajunGreat summer talentKoreanHamishsupplanterCelticHaovast; grand; goodChineseHarshJoy, happinessSanskritHarshvardhanOne who increases joySanskritHarutoSun-flyingJapaneseHassanHandsome, goodArabicHeshanlaughter, joySinhalaHoanJoy, happiness, completeVietnameseHodmanrelated to achievement, satisfactionSomaliHoganyouthCelticHoseokVast and brightKoreanHuckleberrya wild berry; Mark Twain's heroEnglishIanisGod is graciousRomanianIdiReturning, feast (linked to Eid)SwahiliIhakaMaori form of Isaac, laughterMaoriIikkaLaughterFinnishIisakkiLaughterFinnishIlarioncheerful, joyfulRomanianIllianYouthfulNative American (blended, Southwest)IsaaclaughterHebrewIsakHe laughs (Korean form of Isaac)KoreanIvankoGod is graciousUkrainianJabulaniBe happy/rejoiceZuluJagmeetFriend of the worldPunjabiJaiVictorySanskritJaskaranOne who sings God's praisePunjabiJespertreasurerScandinavianJonahDoveHebrewJubilaniRejoiceZulu (variant of Jabulani)JudahpraisedHebrewJulienyouthfulFrenchJunhoeTalented and gatheredKoreanKaimipomaikaiThe blessed seekerHawaiianKaiusrejoiceLatinKaleoThe voiceHawaiianKalleFree manFinnishKamransuccessful; prosperousPersianKanchaiGolden victoryThaiKaniSound, musicHawaiianKaramGenerosity, kindnessEgyptian/ArabicKarecurly hair, stormyScandinavianKaspertreasurer, bearer of giftsScandinavianKayodeHe brought joyYoruba/NigerianKeegansmall flame, son of EganCelticKekeliLightAkan (Ghanaian)Kelejoyful; able to be happyChineseKelechiThank GodIgbo/NigerianKeleleLoud voiceSwahiliKeneThanksgiving, gratitudeIgbo/NigerianKhanhCelebration, joyful occasionVietnameseKimmoDiminutive of KimFinnishKiokoBorn in the morningKambaKirtanDevotional hymn singingPunjabiKittipongGlorious blessingThaiKobbyFriendly form of Kobina/KwabenaAkan (Ghanaian)KondwaniBe happyChichewa/East AfricanKostassteadfast, constantGreekKouHappiness/LightJapaneseKoutaBig/Heavy/PeacefulJapaneseKrishnaDark, black; all-attractiveSanskritKuanyshjoy, happinessKazakhKupanahaWonderful, marvelousHawaiianKutayBlessed moon, fortunateTurkishKutluBlessed, fortunate, auspiciousTurkishKwakuBorn on WednesdayAkan (Ghanaian)Langstonlong stone, tall townEnglishLasseLaurel, victoryFinnishLauriLaurel, victoryFinnishLedoJoyful, happyPortugueseLeeteukBeautiful gainKoreanLenFluteNative American (Miwok, short form)LenniFree, flightFinnishLennuFree, flightFinnishLocProsperity, fortuneVietnameseLoketricksterScandinavianLorenzoLaurel crownItalianLuigirenowned warriorItalianMabrukiBlessed oneSwahiliMahadpraiseSomali/ArabicMalithgarland, flower wreathSinhalaManseTen thousand years (hurrah)KoreanManuSecond son (short form)Akan (Ghanaian)Mariomanly, warriorItalianMarzoukBlessed, prosperousEgyptian/ArabicMatějgift of GodCzechMateoGift of GodSpanishMatteoGift of GodItalianMatthewgift of GodHebrewMatthieugift of GodFrenchMatyášgift of GodCzech/SlovakMikhail Aidilwho is like God, festiveHebrew-Arabic/MalayMikkoWho is like GodFinnishMiladbirthPersianMiloraddear joySerbianMinstrelmedieval musical entertainerOld FrenchMladenyoung oneCroatianMohanCharming, enchanting; another name for KrishnaSanskritMohitCharmed, captivated, fascinatedSanskritMontymountainFrenchNaeemcomfort, blessing, tranquilityArabicNaimanbayareighth joyMongolianNandobold voyagerItalianNasibdestiny, fortuneSomali/ArabicNaveenNew, freshSanskritNavidgood news; glad tidingsPersianNevenmarigold flowerCroatianNgomaDrum, music, danceSwahiliNinolittle one, smallItalianNoamPleasantness, delightHebrewNóirest, comfortHebrew via IcelandicNowellChristmas; born at ChristmasWelshOchiengBorn when it is sunnyLuoOkiHello, greetingsNative American (Blackfoot greeting/name)OlaLife, healthHawaiianOlamideMy wealth has arrivedYoruba/NigerianOlliAncestor's descendantFinnishOluwaseunThank GodYoruba/NigerianOnniHappiness, luckFinnishOscardeer loverIrishOtgonbayaryoungest joyMongolianOtiswealthyGermanPanosall, all-holy (from Panagiotis)GreekPeetuRockFinnishPercy-Sullivanpierce the valley + dark-eyedFrench/IrishPhatProsperity, growth, BuddhaVietnamesePhineasoracle, mouth of brassGreek/EgyptianPhucBlessing, good fortuneVietnamesePhuc AnBlessed peaceVietnamesePhuocBlessing, fortuneVietnamesePipseed; short for PhilipEnglishPloenchitDelightful heartThaiPranandajoyful breath of lifeJavanese/SanskritPrathamFirstSanskritPrestoquick, fast (musical tempo)ItalianProsperFortunate, prosperousLatinProsperoFortunate, prosperousLatinRaananFresh, flourishingHebrewRadanjoyful, gladCzechRadekjoyful, happy counselCzechRadimjoyful counselCzechRadojejoyfulSerbianRadomirjoyful peaceSlavicRadomyrjoyful peaceUkrainianRadoslavjoyful gloryCzech/SlovakRadosławJoyful gloryPolishRadovanjoyful, happySlavicRaduhappy, joyfulRomanianRadúzjoyfulCzech/SlovakRaffertyprosperity, abundanceIrishRafikiFriendSwahiliRamanaone who delights, pleasingTelugu/SanskritRaminjoyful; happyPersianRanganastage, colorful, vibrantSinhalaRatchanonRoyal blessing, king's pleasureThaiRatulsweet-natured, delightfulBengaliRayyangate of paradise, luxuriantArabicReeceardor, enthusiasmCelticReggiepowerful rulerEnglishRenoirsurname of painter Pierre-Auguste RenoirFrench surnameRezacontentment, satisfactionPersian/IndonesianRhemyoarsmanmodern invented (variant of Remy)Rhysardor, enthusiasmCelticRizkyfortune, sustenance, blessingArabic/IndonesianRohanAscendingSanskritRongoncolor, painting, vibrancyBengaliRonitpleasing, delightful, joyousBengali/SanskritRonojoyvictory in battleBengali/SanskritRoopeFame, brightFinnishRoozbehgood day; fortunatePersianRossinisurname of composer Gioachino RossiniItalian surnameRuiauspicious; sharp; cleverChineseSaadgood fortune, happinessArabicSahaleasy, effortlessSomali/ArabicSainbayargood joyMongolianSameerCompanion in evening talkEgyptian/ArabicSefaWealthy; one who prospersAkan (Ghanaian)Sekanijoy and laughterMalawianSeungkwanVictorious and generousKoreanShadiSinger, one who singsEgyptian/ArabicShakirthankful, gratefulArabicShindongNew and easternKoreanSiciidhappy, fortunateSomali/ArabicSiripongGlorious blessingThaiSketcha rough preliminary drawingEnglishSokhengpeaceful fortuneKhmerSonnysonEnglishSopheaklucky, auspiciousKhmerSoutaBig/Sudden/SoundJapaneseSpirosspirit, breathGreekSukHappinessThaiSuloSweet, charmingFinnishSungwoonAccomplished fortuneKoreanSunstoneglittering golden-orange stoneEnglish (gemstone)SzymonHe has heardPolishTaehyungGreat and prosperousKoreanTamiruHis miracle/wonderEthiopian (Amharic)TamratMiracle, wonderEthiopian (Amharic)TanNewVietnameseTan PhatNew prosperityVietnameseTarunYoung, youthfulSanskritTatecheerfulEnglishTayoJoy is enough / joy has comeYoruba/NigerianTeddygift of God, braveGerman/GreekTeemuTo honor GodFinnishTemitopeMine is worthy of thanks / thank God for this oneYoruba/NigerianThabojoySotho/TswanaThackeray-Finnplace of thatch + fair-hairedEnglish/IrishThanapongBlessing of wealthThaiTheodivine giftGreek
Joy unisex names
AmahleloGatherings/togethernessXhosaAmarjargalpeaceful happinessMongolianApheleleComplete/wholeXhosaAsahiMorning sunJapaneseAseyeThis is our joyGhanaian (Ewe)Asokawithout sorrow (also the Ashoka tree/flower)SanskritAyanlucky, gift of GodSomaliAyodeleJoy has come homeYoruba/NigerianAyomideMy joy has arrivedYoruba/NigerianAyoolaJoy of wealthYoruba/NigerianBaharspring (the season)PersianBahatiLuck, fortuneSwahiliBaileybailiffEnglishBandileWe have increased/multipliedXhosa/ZuluBillieresolute protectorEnglish/GermanBrellamybeautiful friendmodern invented (blend of Brooke + Bellamy)Brogansturdy shoe, little shoeCelticCadencerhythmCelticCanvasfabric surface for paintingEnglishCaseyvigilant or watchfulIrishCassidy-Wrencurly-haired, clever + small birdIrish/EnglishCelokuhleEverything goodZuluChardikalaEternal optimism, rising spiritsPunjabiChumaProsperity/wealthXhosaDayoJoy arrivesYoruba/NigerianDeeqsangenerous, sufficient, contentSomaliDelaneydescendant of the challengerCelticDilpreetHeart full of lovePunjabiDilrajKing of heartsPunjabiEdenplace of pleasureHebrewEkenePraise/gratitudeIgbo/NigerianElihleGood/beautiful dayXhosa/ZuluElleryjoyful, elder treeEnglishEyramI have found favorGhanaian (Ewe)Faafetaithank you, gratitudeSamoanFairweatherpleasant weatherEnglishFanelesibongeWorthy of praiseZuluFatehjotLight of victoryPunjabiFatehpreetLoving victoryPunjabiFikileShe/he has arrivedZuluFinleyfair-haired heroEnglishFitripure, natural dispositionArabic/MalayFluoriterainbow banded crystalLatin ('to flow')Frankiefree oneEnglish/ItalianFurahaHappiness, joySwahiliGugulethuOur prideZulu/XhosaHarkiratPraise of GodPunjabiHarshdeepLamp of joyPunjabiHinataSunny placeJapaneseIfedayoLove has turned to joyYoruba/NigerianInbamjoy, blissTamilIviweIt has been heardXhosaJabuJoy (short form of Jabulani/Jabulile)ZuluJamiesupplanterScottishJargalanhappinessMongolianJasnoorLight of praisePunjabiJazzlively improvised music styleAmericanJourneya trip, passage through lifeEnglishJulesyouthfulFrenchKawarikibudding, new growthMaoriKenzieFair one; son of the fair oneScottishKheriGood fortuneSwahiliLarkindescendant of the fierce one; also evokes the songbird larkIrishLaurielaurel; from the laurel treeLatinLindokuhleWaiting for good thingsZuluLivjotLight of lifePunjabiLovepreetFilled with lovePunjabiLyricwords of a song, poetic expressionEnglishManjulabeautiful, charmingSinhala/SanskritManpreetLoving mind and heartPunjabiManuiagood fortune, blessing, cheersSamoanMarleypleasant meadow near the lakeEnglishMaxgreatestLatinNavjotNew lightPunjabiNavroopNew form or beautyPunjabiOpeyemiThanksgiving suits me / worthy of thanksYoruba/NigerianOsaretinGod has done wellEdo/NigerianOtgonjargalyoungest happinessMongolianOwamileIt is ours/we have itXhosaOwethuOursXhosa/ZuluPhirompleasant, delightfulKhmerPomaikaiBlessed, fortunateHawaiianPraiseexpression of approval, worshipEnglishPrasannacheerful, pleasedTelugu/SanskritProletspring (the season)BulgarianRadostjoy, happinessBulgarian/SlavicRavysunshine, radiantKhmerRelebogileWe give thanksBorder Xhosa/Sotho nameRemyoarsmanFrenchRidmarhythmSinhalaRileycourageousIrishRongopaigood news, gospelMaoriShaniMarvelous, wonderfulSwahiliShukuruGratitude, thanksSwahiliSinovuyoWe have joyXhosaSiphosethuGift to usZuluSiyabulelaWe are gratefulXhosa/ZuluSokhahappiness, peaceKhmerSudiLuckSwahiliSunnybright, cheerfulEnglishTadalaWe are gratefulChichewa/East AfricanTemidayoMy own turns into joyYoruba/Nigerian
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