👦 Jay — Name Meaning & Origin

Jay

“Victory”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit, Gujarati
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Mauritius · Gujarat
RashiMakar (Capricorn)
NakshatraUttara Ashadha (pada 3) · syllable “Ja”
Numerology9 — kind, generous and idealistic
Letters3 · starts with J
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Jay?

Jay means "Victory" (Sanskrit, Gujarati origin).

Is Jay a boy or girl name?

Jay is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Jay from?

Jay is used as a Hindu name in India, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Mauritius.

What is the rashi of the name Jay?

By its first syllable "Ja", Jay belongs to Makar (Capricorn) rashi and Uttara Ashadha nakshatra (pada 3), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Jay?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Jay adds up to 9, linked with being kind, generous and idealistic.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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