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Vijayan

Quick answerVijayan is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "victor" or "conqueror," rooted in the Sanskrit word "vijaya" (विजय), which denotes victory or triumph.

Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,747
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables3
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureSouth Indian
Letters7
Numerology1 Chaldean 7
Global rank#2,747

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Vijayan

Vijayan is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "victor" or "conqueror," rooted in the Sanskrit word "vijaya" (विजय), which denotes victory or triumph.

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Etymology

Vijayan is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning "victor" or "conqueror," rooted in the Sanskrit word "vijaya" (विजय), which denotes victory or triumph. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Christian communities across South India, particularly among Malayalam and Tamil speakers, with historical usage among Kerala's royal families and nobility.

Vijayan currently ranks #2,747 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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