Jayजय
Jaya · traditionally used for boys
“Victory; conquest”
Conquest, victory; epithet of Viṣṇu and many heroes; one of the two gatekeepers of Vaikuṇṭha (with Vijaya).
Starting sound and where it falls
Jay begins with Ja — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ja open Uttara Ashadha pada 3. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes victory and triumph, recalling Vishnu's temple gatekeeper of the same name.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Jay mean?
Jay (Jaya) is attested as “Victory; conquest.” Conquest, victory; epithet of Viṣṇu and many heroes; one of the two gatekeepers of Vaikuṇṭha (with Vijaya).
Which nakshatra sound does Jay fit?
Jay begins with the sound Ja, which opens Uttara Ashadha pada 3. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Jay a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Jay is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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