Vinay
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Vinay
Vinay is a Sanskrit name meaning "modesty," "humility," or "discipline," derived from the Sanskrit root "vi-nay" which conveys the sense of leading or conducting oneself with restraint.
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Etymology
Vinay is a Sanskrit name meaning "modesty," "humility," or "discipline," derived from the Sanskrit root "vi-nay" which conveys the sense of leading or conducting oneself with restraint. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian communities, with historical significance in Buddhist texts where "Vinaya" refers to monastic disciplinary rules, making it culturally rooted in South Asian traditions.
Vinay currently ranks #10,611 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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