Not a God
Pronunciation: ah-jay
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Ajay is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Not a God". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: ah-jay. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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अजय
invincible
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
ah-jay
IPA
/əˈdʒaːj/ or /əˈdʒeɪ/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Derived from the Sanskrit root 'अज' (aj) - not to be, or 'अज्झ' (ajjh) - not to be conquered.
Historical Usage
Ajay was a powerful king of the Chalukya Dynasty in the Deccan region of India during the 12th century. He ruled from the capital city of Vijayanagara and expanded his territory by defeating the Kadamba and Yadava rulers. Ajay is also known for his patronage of art and architecture, particularly temples.
1183–1217 CE
Ajaya is a name mentioned in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem. Ajaya is the name of a king of the Vrishni clan who ruled in the kingdom of Dwarka. He was a powerful warrior and a devoted follower of Lord Krishna, and played a key role in the Battle of Kurukshetra.
c. 4th century BCE
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Translations
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अजय
invincible
अजय
अज्झ
அஜய
அஜ், அஜோ (aj, ajjo) - not to be conquered
అజయ
అజ్ (ajj) - not to be conquered
Ajay
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Not a God
Ajay
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Not a God
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