Ayo Edebiri is a Nigerian-American actress, comedian, and writer. She is best known for her roles on the television series “The Big Sick” and “Dickinson.” Edebiri’s name is pronounced “AY-oh eh-DAY-bee-ree.”
Edebiri’s name is of Yoruba origin. The Yoruba people are an ethnic group native to West Africa. The Yoruba language is tonal, which means that the meaning of a word can change depending on the tone of voice used. In Edebiri’s name, the first syllable is pronounced with a high tone, the second syllable is pronounced with a low tone, the third syllable is pronounced with a high tone, and the fourth syllable is pronounced with a low tone.
