Indian name meaning
Sanjay
♂ BoySan·jay · 2 syllables
Triumphant; the charioteer-narrator of the Gita
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
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Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
The letters of Sanjay add up to 12, which reduces to 3.
About the name Sanjay
Sanjay is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Triumphant; the charioteer-narrator of the Gita.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Sanjay has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sanjay mean?
Sanjay means “Triumphant; the charioteer-narrator of the Gita.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Sanjay a boy or a girl name?
Sanjay is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Sanjay?
Sanjay is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Sanjay?
In the Chaldean system, Sanjay has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
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