Ariyo

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-REE-yoh /ɑˈri.joʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Yoruba name, Ariyo, understood as 'one to rejoice over' or 'a child worth rejoicing in' — a joyful name for a long-awaited or celebrated child.Low

In 30 seconds: A three-beat name: Ariyo — 'one to rejoice over' (said 'ah-REE-yoh'). A joyful Yoruba name, which we note respectfully.

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Origin LowYoruba, Nigerian

MeaningA Yoruba name, Ariyo, understood as 'one to rejoice over' or 'a child worth rejoicing in' — a joyful name for a long-awaited or celebrated child.

History & Origin

Ariyo is a Yoruba name, 'one to rejoice over'; a joyful Yoruba name held with respect (said 'ah-REE-yoh').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare here, Yoruba, and joyful.

Did you know? Ariyo is a Yoruba name meaning 'one to rejoice over' — given to a child whose arrival brings the family joy (said 'ah-REE-yoh').

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References — Ariyo — Yoruba 'one to rejoice over'

Variations

Ariyoo

Nicknames

AriYo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ariyo mean?

Ariyo is a Yoruba name meaning 'one to rejoice over' — a joyful name for a celebrated child.

How do you pronounce Ariyo?

It's said ah-REE-yoh /ɑˈri.joʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ariyo a boy or girl name?

Here Ariyo is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ariyo?

Ariyo is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.