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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Sorrow has turned to joy
- Origin
- Yoruba
- Pronunciation
- eh-koon-DAH-yoh
Ekundayo is a Yoruba name meaning "sorrow has turned to joy," which makes it a fitting choice for a baby who arrives after a hard stretch. You may see it paired with the phrase "bravery in healing," but that part isn't actually in the name; the real meaning is the turn from sorrow to joy. It's pronounced eh-koon-DAH-yoh.
Meaning & Origin of Ekundayo
Meaning: Sorrow has turned to joy.
Origin: Yoruba.
A common claim: "Sorrow has become joy, bravery in healing" Actually: Ekundayo does mean "sorrow has turned to joy." The added phrase "bravery in healing" isn't part of the actual name.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ekundayo
eh-koon-DAH-yohIPA /eɪkʊnˈdaɪoʊ/
Popularity of Ekundayo
Ekundayo does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Ekundayo mean?
Sorrow has turned to joy. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ekundayo?
Ekundayo is pronounced eh-koon-DAH-yoh (IPA: /eɪkʊnˈdaɪoʊ/).
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