Bukayọ

Yoruba

Etymology

From Blend of bù (“to scoop”) +‎ kún (“to fill”) +‎ ayọ̀ (“joy”), literally “That which adds to fill joy”

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bù.ká.jɔ̀/

Proper noun

Bùkáyọ̀

1. a unisex given name meaning “Add to fill (my) joy”, it is a shortened form or nickname for much longer names, ex. Olúwabùkáyọ̀

   Synonym: Bùsáyọ̀

Derived terms

• Adébùkáyọ̀ (“The crown has added to my joy”)
• Ifábùkáyọ̀ (“Ifa has added to my joy”)
• Olúwabùkáyọ̀ (“God has added to my joy”)

 

Related terms

• Bùkọ́lá
• Bùkúnmi
• Bùsóyè
• Ìbùkún