At first glance, you may think Ajay is a unique way to spell AJ. And while it may be that for some new parents, it's actually a common Indian name with its own unique pronunciation. It hasn't been used much in the United States, but it's increasing in popularity. Pair it with a classic middle name or a cool nature name to make it even more current.
Meaning of the name Ajay:
Indian: Invincible, unconqured
Origin of the name Ajay:
Ajay is derived from the Sanskrit word “ajaya,” which means “invincible” or “unconquered.”
Symbolism of the name Ajay:
The baby name Ajay may be bestowed upon a newborn baby in hopes that he remains invincible through life and doesn't face many problems. It could also be a symbol of a parent or grandparent's Indian heritage.
Style of the name Ajay:
Traditional, International
Gender of the name Ajay:
Ajay is a boy's baby name.
Pronunciation of the name Ajay:
uh-JUHY
Number of syllables in the name Ajay:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Ajay:
The baby name Ajay evokes images of someone who is upbeat and energetic.
Alternative spellings for the name Ajay:
- Ajai
Nicknames for the name Ajay:
N/A
Popularity of the name Ajay:
According to the Social Security Administration, Ajay has never been a top 1,000 baby name in the United States.
Related names for the name Ajay:
- Alvyn
- Amit
- Arley
- Istivan
- Neel
Great middle names for Ajay and their meanings:
- Thomas (twin)
- River (river)
- Paul (humble)
- George (farmer)
- Oliver (olive tree)
- Callum (dove)
- Bear (bear)
- Philip (lover of horses)
- Robin (famous, bright)
Famous people with the name Ajay:
- Ajay Devgn (actor, director, and producer)
- Ajay Naidu (actor)
- Ajay K. Sood (physicist)
- Ajay Baines (hockey player)
- Ajay Jayaram (badminton player)
Ajays in popular culture:
- Ajay Ghale (character in the video game “Far Cry 4”)
- Ajay Kapoor (character in the soap opera “Neighbours”)
- Ajay Sidhu (character from the movie “The Lost World: Jurassic Park”)
- Ajay Bains (character from the TV show “Postman Pat”)