What does Vijay mean?
Vijay means “Victory”. It is a boy name of Hindi origin, listed under the Hindu faith in our collection.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Hindi – see more Hindi names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Faith: Hindu
- Popularity: ranked #2902 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
History of the name Vijay
Vijay is a Sanskrit name meaning victory or conquest. The festival of Vijayadashami (Dussehra) celebrates the victory of Rama over Ravana, and also the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. Arjuna is also called Vijaya in the Mahabharata. It is a very common boys name in India, among Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, and is also a well known name in Tamil cinema. Sources: Mahabharata, Ramayana, Monier-Williams dictionary.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Vijay has 5 letters and 2 syllables, made of 3 vowels and 2 consonants (5 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Vijay with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
4Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): V=22 + I=9 + J=10 + A=1 + Y=25 = 67. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 6 + 7 = 13. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 3 = 4. Result: 4.
Favorite colour
GreenThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Vijay has lucky number 4, so the colour is Green.
Star sign
CapricornOnly the first letter counts (V). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Vijay
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Vijay. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Vijay
Partner names that match Vijay by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Vijay + Sneha = Vijha · Vijay + Kavya = Vijya · Vijay + Swati = Vijti · Vijay + Sonam = Vijam
Sibling names for Vijay
Names that sit well next to Vijay: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Vijay
If Vijay is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Vijay (victory).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Vijay mean?
Vijay means “Victory” and is of Hindi origin.
What is the origin of Vijay?
In our collection Vijay is listed as a name of Hindi origin, associated with the Hindu faith.
Is Vijay a boy or a girl name?
Vijay is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Vijay?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Vijay is 4, with the star sign Capricorn. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Vijay?
Vijay has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Vijay?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Vijay include Vi, Vij, Vija, Jay, Vijy, Vijie.
Which names have a similar meaning to Vijay?
Names with a related meaning include Victorya, Nikos, Nikolay, Nicolas, Segun, Viktor.