What is "jayakody"

Jayakody is a Sinhalese surname. Notable people with the surname include:

• Marcelline Jayakody (1902–1998), Sri Lankan Catholic priest, musician, lyricist, author, journalist and patriot.
• Edward Jayakody (born 1952), Sri Lankan musician, singer and composer.
• Lakshman Jayakody (1930–2010), Sri Lankan Cabinet Minister.
• Prasanna Jayakody (born 1968), Sri Lankan film director.
• Dhanushka Jayakody, Sri Lanka business consultant and executive.