Durjoy
Durjoy is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “Hard to conquer, invincible”.
| Meaning | Hard to conquer, invincible |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | দুর্জয় |
| Pronunciation | DOOR-joy |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Durjoy
Durjoy is the Bengali form of the Sanskrit Durjaya, from dur-, 'difficult', and jaya, 'victory' or 'conquest'. A durjaya is someone who is very hard to defeat. The Bengali pronunciation turns the final a into an o-sound, giving the familiar spelling Durjoy. The Indian novelist Durjoy Datta is a well-known modern bearer.
Is Durjoy a Hindu name?
A Hindu name rooted in Sanskrit epic vocabulary, where Durjaya appears as a warrior's name and epithet.
How popular is Durjoy?
Used mainly by Bengali families in West Bengal and Bangladesh.
Gifts with the name Durjoy
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Durjoy mean?
Durjoy means 'Hard to conquer, invincible'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Durjoy a Hindu name?
A Hindu name rooted in Sanskrit epic vocabulary, where Durjaya appears as a warrior's name and epithet.
How do you pronounce Durjoy?
Durjoy is pronounced DOOR-joy.
Is Durjoy a boy or girl name?
Durjoy is usually a boy name.