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The baby name Vijaya is a Girl name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced vee-JAH-yah.

Vijaya is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: vee-JAH-yah

What is the meaning of the name Vijaya ?

The baby name Vijaya is a girl name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced vee-JAH-yah.

Vijaya is Sanskrit in Origin.

Vijaya is a Sanskrit name, written विजय for the masculine stem vijaya and विजया for the feminine vijayā. Its earliest form is the Sanskrit noun vijaya, victory or conquest, built from the prefix vi- and the verbal root ji, to conquer, with the nominal ending -a. The long final marks the feminine name in Sanskrit grammar.

In Hindu texts, Vijaya and Vijayā occur as names and epithets, including associations with Krishna and goddess traditions. The name also belongs to the semi-legendary Prince Vijaya, described in Sri Lankan chronicles as an early Sinhala ruler. Modern usage varies by region: Vijay is the usual masculine form in much of northern India, while Vijaya remains feminine in several Indian languages; Bengali cognates include Bijoy and Bijoya. Outside South Asia, it appears in diaspora records. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, Indian diplomat and first woman president of the UN General Assembly, is a notable bearer.

Vijaya has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Vijaya

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit Politician · Born 1900 · India Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was a prominent Indian politician and diplomat, best known for being the first woman to serve as President of the United Nations General Assembly. She played a significant role in India's independence movement and held various ambassadorial positions, representing India in countries like the United States and the Soviet Union. Vijaya Mehta Actor · Born 1934 · India Vijaya Mehta is an acclaimed Indian theatre and film director, actor, and a key figure in the Indian parallel cinema movement. She is best known for her work in films like 'Rao Saheb' and 'Pestonjee', and her contributions to Marathi theatre have been significant. Vijayashanti Actor · Born 1966 · India Vijayashanti is an Indian actor known for her work in Telugu cinema. She gained fame for her roles in films like 'Karthavyam' and 'Osey Ramulamma'. Born in 1966, she has also ventured into politics, serving as a Member of Parliament in India.
Vijaya Nirmala Actor · Born 1944 · India Vijaya Nirmala was a prominent Indian actress and director, best known for her work in Telugu cinema. She made a significant impact with her role in the film 'Sakshi' and went on to become one of the first female directors in the industry. Over her career, she directed 44 films, earning her a place in the Guinness World Records for the most films directed by a female filmmaker.

Vijaya – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MV Girls 0 #33 3 2,021
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
IN 0 #65 7 2,963
MV Boys 0 #76 4 3,375
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
QA 0 #101 6 7,011
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
OM 0 #106 11 6,215
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
BN Boys 0 #136 4 6,332
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
AE 0 #165 13 10,220
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
IN Girls 0 #186 716 13,121
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
SG 0 #252 18 11,010
KW Girls 0 #254 282 19,177
QA Girls 0 #260 57 15,378
OM Girls 0 #266 131 15,987
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
SA 0 #304 9 10,560
MY 0 #309 22 12,352
MU Girls 0 #316 36 8,539
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
MY Girls 0 #358 968 24,821
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
JO Boys 0 #385 5 7,057
YE 0 #391 8 8,639
BH 0 #395 159 17,937
SG Girls 0 #401 189 18,916
France Girls 2016 #406 3 3,228
AE Girls 0 #407 147 20,968
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
Finland Boys 0 #415 13 2,041
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
SG Boys 0 #478 226 17,960
QA Boys 0 #480 229 18,093
KW Boys 0 #499 280 18,755
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
OM Boys 0 #538 374 17,948
PS Girls 0 #540 8 10,981
HK Boys 0 #554 4 12,905
PS Boys 0 #556 6 10,655
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
CR Girls 0 #565 9 11,342
IL Boys 0 #622 4 10,983
IL Girls 0 #641 5 11,648
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #691 7 13,071
AE Boys 0 #709 404 22,615
IN Boys 0 #728 286 16,750
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
SA Girls 0 #838 98 25,931
MY Boys 0 #915 198 25,439
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
SA Boys 0 #1,017 689 28,008
ZA Girls 0 #1,127 15 25,928
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,436 11 9,415

Vijaya is popular in 44 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Vijaya

Vijaya is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Vijaya is a 3 syllable name, pronounced vee-JAH-yah.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Vijay, Vijayā, Vijai, Bijoy and Bijoya.
Yes — Vijaya ranked #406 in France in 2016.
Yes — 4 notable people named Vijaya are in our database, including Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit (Politician), Vijaya Mehta (Actor), Vijayashanti (Actor).