Vijayविजय
Vijaya · traditionally used for boys
“Victory; conquest”
Victory in all directions; epithet of Arjuna in Mbh; also a Viṣṇu epithet; one of Vaikuṇṭha's two gatekeepers (with Jaya).
Starting sound and where it falls
Vijay begins with Vi — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Vi open Rohini 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 triumph and success, a name of Arjuna and of Vishnu's gatekeeper.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Vijay mean?
Vijay (Vijaya) is attested as “Victory; conquest.” Victory in all directions; epithet of Arjuna in Mbh; also a Viṣṇu epithet; one of Vaikuṇṭha's two gatekeepers (with Jaya).
Which nakshatra sound does Vijay fit?
Vijay begins with the sound Vi, which opens Rohini 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 Vijay a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Vijay 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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