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The baby name Joyo is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɔɪ.oʊ/ (JOY-oh).

Joyo is English, Indonesian, Japanese, Javanese in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɔɪ.oʊ/ (JOY-oh)

What is the meaning of the name Joyo ?

The baby name Joyo is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɔɪ.oʊ/ (JOY-oh).

Joyo is English, Indonesian, Japanese, Javanese in Origin.

Joyo is a Javanese given name and name element deriving from Old Javanese joyo, a reflex of Sanskrit jaya "victory, triumph." In Javanese usage it conveys ideas of being victorious, successful, and auspicious, and appears both as a standalone name and in compounds. The form is embedded in classical Javanese history and literature, notably in the epithet Joyoboyo for King Jayabaya of Kediri, a cultural touchstone associated with foresight and prosperity.

Used mostly for boys but sometimes unisex, Joyo has been borne by modern Indonesians and occurs as a surname through patronymic inheritance. Older Dutch-era spellings yield Djojo/Djoyo in compound surnames (e.g., Djojonegoro, Djojohadikusumo). Related or variant forms include Jaya, Joyo (same), Jojo and Oyo as nicknames, and a wide range of -jaya/-joyo compounds. The name's core meaning centers on triumph, success, and good fortune, making it a compact, upbeat choice with deep Javanese roots.

Joyo has the following similar or variant Names

Joyo – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
ID Boys 0 #130 6 4,130
BN Boys 0 #131 9 6,332
TW Boys 0 #230 12 7,111
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
SG Boys 0 #733 7 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MY Boys 0 #1,034 78 25,439
IN Boys 0 #1,035 5 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
SA Boys 0 #1,597 18 28,008

Joyo is popular in 22 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Joyo

Joyo is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Joyo is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdʒɔɪ.oʊ/ (JOY-oh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Joy, Joi, Jojo, Joy-o and Joio.
Across languages, Joyo has these equivalents: Joy (English), Gioia (Italian, 'joy'), Blythe (English, 'joyful'), Jaya (Sanskrit, 'victory'), Vijay (Sanskrit/Indian, 'victory').
Joyo is a name of Indonesian origin, traditionally used in Indonesia. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Indonesia and its diaspora communities.