Meaning & Origin
One who is victorious over Gods and Goddesses.
Spiritual meaning
Dedication to the divine.
Language details
जयदेव
victorious [god] dev
जयदेव
विजयी देव
ஜயதேவ்
விஜயம் தேவம்
జైయదేవ్
విజయోదేశ్
Jayadev
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Victory of God
Jayadev
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Victory of God
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
JAY-uh-day-ev
/dʒaːjə d̪eːv/
Lucky number
3
Lucky day
Friday
Lucky colors
Life path
3
Lucky stone
Ruby
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Jayadev is a renowned poet, scholar, and担客 (Hard-working) figure in Hindu culture. He is known for his epic work, "Gita Govinda," which has greatly influenced Hindu literature and art. This work presents Krishna in a romantic, humanized form, and its lyrics are often used in devotional music and dance forms, especially in the temple towns of Odisha and Bengal.
The name "Jayadev" itself holds deep spiritual significance. "Jaya" means victory in Sanskrit, and "dev" translates to Gods or Goddesses. Hence, a person named Jayadev is believed to possess the spiritual power and virtues to achieve victory over both worldly and divine challenges. The name carries the blessings of Hindu deities and encourages one to strive for spiritual growth and self-realization.
Vedic name • Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic • Refers to Lord Jayadeva, a mythological character in Hinduism and Jainism, known for his devotion to Lord Krishna.
Historical references
Historical records show that Jayadev was a 12th century poet and playwright in the Sanskrit language. The name Jayadev carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
Medieval India
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