Olukayode is a Yoruba masculine given name, commonly used in Nigeria. Its meaning is "God brings happiness" in the Yoruba language.EtymologyThe name is composed of Yoruba elements: Oluwa (God) and ayọ̀ (happiness, joy), with the verb kọ̀ (to bring), yielding "God brings happiness." Similar Yoruba names include Olu, a common short form.Notable BearersOlukayode Oladipo Amund, Nigerian academic administratorOlukayode Ariwoola (born 1954), Nigerian jurist and justice of the Supreme Court of NigeriaOlukayode "Kayode" Elegbede (born 1955), Nigerian sprinter and long jumperJohn Olukayode Fayemi (born 1965), Nigerian politician and former governor of Ekiti StateCultural SignificanceIn Yoruba culture, names carrying religious themes are especially valued, and Olukayode reflects the community's gratitude, expressing that a child's arrival is seen as God's blessing and a source of joy across families.