Vijaya

Vijaya is predominantly known as a feminine first name, although it is occasionally used for boys. In German translation, the name means 'the victorious one', 'the triumphant one', or 'the conqueror'.

What does the name Vijaya mean?

The name Vijaya is primarily considered a feminine form of Vijay, but it also has masculine variants. It originates from Sanskrit, where it is derived from vijāya (विजय) meaning 'the victory' or 'the triumph'. In mythology, Vijaya is the name of a grandson of Indra and a son of Krishna. Additionally, the goddess Durga is also associated with this name. A semi-legendary king from Sri Lanka, who lived in the 6th century BC, also bore this name.

Where does the name Vijaya come from?

The name Vijaya has its roots in Sanskrit and means 'the victorious one'. It is composed of the elements vijāya, which means 'the victory' or 'the triumph'. The name is widespread in various languages such as Hindi, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu.

How do you pronounce Vijaya?

Vi-dscha-ja

Popularity

In Germany, Vijaya is an unusual first name and has not appeared in German name popularity lists. Its best ranking was in 2002, when it placed 1,776th in Italy. Between 1999 and 2024, Vijaya was given fewer than 10 times in Italy, placing it at 7,492nd. In the last ten years, it has not been used there. Worldwide, there are some rankings of Vijaya in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Viji