dayo

The term "dayo" can refer to several things, primarily a given name and a place. As a given name, Dayo is often used in West African cultures, particularly among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is typically a masculine given name and is an abbreviation of longer Yoruba names such as "Ayodele," which means "joy has come home," or "Oladayo," meaning "wealth has become joy." It signifies positive sentiment and good fortune.

Beyond its use as a personal name, "Dayo" can also refer to a specific location. Dayo, Iran, is a village situated in the Rudbar-e-Shomal Rural District, within the Central District of Shirvan County, North Khorasan Province. This village is part of the administrative divisions of Iran. The context in which "dayo" is used is crucial for understanding its intended meaning, whether it pertains to an individual or a geographical entity.