Vinayak
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Vinayak
The given name 'Vinayak' is derived from Sanskrit, meaning "one who has conquered his senses" or "one who has conquered ego," and is composed of the words 'vina' (conquered) and 'ayak' (ego or senses).
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Etymology
The given name 'Vinayak' is derived from Sanskrit, meaning "one who has conquered his senses" or "one who has conquered ego," and is composed of the words 'vina' (conquered) and 'ayak' (ego or senses). Vinayak is commonly used in Hindu culture and is also associated with Lord Ganesha, a popular deity in Hinduism, and is sometimes used as a given name in Indian and Nepali cultures.
Vinayak currently ranks #9,646 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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