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Ajaya
How to Pronounce Ajaya
Pronounced uh-JY-ah /ΙΛdΚaΙͺ.Ι/Medium
Meaning: Ajaya comes from the Sanskrit a-jaya, 'not conquered,' meaning 'unconquerable' or 'invincible'; it is used as an epithet for Vishnu and Krishna in Hindu tradition, as well as a given name in its own right, and is used for both boys and girls in South Asian families.Low
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History & Origin
Ajaya comes from the Sanskrit a-jaya, 'not conquered,' and is used in Hindu tradition as an epithet of Vishnu and Krishna, as well as a given name for both boys and girls. It appears in the United States among Indian and Indian-American families.
Ajaya was never common here, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak around 2005 as Indian-American families grew, and it remains a rare but meaningful choice. It carries forward a name of strength and steadfastness.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Ajaya mean?
It is Sanskrit for 'unconquerable, invincible,' from a-jaya, 'not conquered,' an epithet linked to Vishnu and Krishna.
How do you pronounce Ajaya?
It is said uh-JY-ah /ΙΛdΚaΙͺ.Ι/, three syllables with the stress on the second.
Is Ajaya a boy or girl name?
Ajaya is used for both boys and girls in South Asian tradition; it appears here as a girl's name.
How popular is Ajaya?
It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak in the mid two-thousands, mostly in Indian-American families.