Funmilayo
Funmilayo is a Christian girl name of Yoruba origin, meaning “Give me joy”.
| Meaning | Give me joy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Yoruba |
| Pronunciation | foon-MEE-lah-yoh |
| Tradition | Christian, Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria |
Meaning and origin of Funmilayo
Funmilayo comes from fun mi, give me, and ayo, joy, so it means 'give me joy' or 'this child gives me joy'. It is usually shortened to Funmi or Funmilola. The best-known bearer is Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, the Nigerian educator and women's rights campaigner, and mother of the musician Fela Kuti.
Is Funmilayo a Christian name?
Funmilayo is a Yoruba cultural name with no particular religious content and is used by families of every faith.
How popular is Funmilayo?
Well established among the Yoruba in Nigeria and the diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Funmilayo mean?
Funmilayo means 'Give me joy'. It is of Yoruba origin.
Is Funmilayo a Christian name?
Funmilayo is a Yoruba cultural name with no particular religious content and is used by families of every faith.
How do you pronounce Funmilayo?
Funmilayo is pronounced foon-MEE-lah-yoh.
Is Funmilayo a boy or girl name?
Funmilayo is usually a girl name.