Sanjay
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Sanjay
Sanjay is a Sanskrit name composed of "san" (Sanskrit: सन्) meaning "without" and "jay" (Sanskrit: जय) meaning "victory," thus literally translating to "one without defeat" or "victorious." The name is predominantly used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with particular popularity in India since the mid-20th century, and has no specific historical figure of ancient origin but became widely adopted in modern times.
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Etymology
Sanjay is a Sanskrit name composed of "san" (Sanskrit: सन्) meaning "without" and "jay" (Sanskrit: जय) meaning "victory," thus literally translating to "one without defeat" or "victorious." The name is predominantly used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with particular popularity in India since the mid-20th century, and has no specific historical figure of ancient origin but became widely adopted in modern times.
Sanjay currently ranks #5,012 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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