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Sanjay

Boy · Indian · Medium name

Meaning
Victorious, triumphant, conquering
Pronunciation
SAN-jay
Origin
Indian

From Sanskrit meaning victorious or conquering.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicInternationalStrong and bold

Languages in use: Sanskrit, Hindi, English

Commonly used in: India, United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • SanjaiSanskrit

    Variant spelling.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Sanjay

    Narrator and charioteer in the Mahabharata.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Sanskrit Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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