Sanskrit

Jaya

Pronounced JUH-yahShare

Meaning: Victory

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

Jaya means victory in Sanskrit. Two open syllables carry a clear expression of triumph.

Nicknames

  • Jay
  • Jayu

Spellings & variants

  • Jaia
  • Jayah

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Jaya comes from Sanskrit.

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