Jayawardhan
Jayawardhan is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “One who increases victory”.
| Meaning | One who increases victory |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | जयवर्धन |
| Pronunciation | juh-yuh-VAR-dhun |
| Tradition | Hindu, Buddhist |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka |
Meaning and origin of Jayawardhan
Jayawardhan is from Sanskrit jaya, 'victory', and vardhana, 'increasing' or 'one who makes prosper'. The fuller form Jayavardhana was a royal name in South and Southeast Asia, and in Sri Lanka it survives as the surname Jayawardene and in the name of the capital, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. As a first name it is used in India, usually spelled Jayvardhan or Jayavardhan.
Is Jayawardhan a Hindu name?
Jayawardhan is used by Hindu families in India; in Sri Lanka the same root forms names common among Sinhala Buddhists.
How popular is Jayawardhan?
An uncommon name in India; more familiar as a Sri Lankan surname.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jayawardhan mean?
Jayawardhan means 'One who increases victory'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Jayawardhan a Hindu name?
Jayawardhan is used by Hindu families in India; in Sri Lanka the same root forms names common among Sinhala Buddhists.
How do you pronounce Jayawardhan?
Jayawardhan is pronounced juh-yuh-VAR-dhun.
Is Jayawardhan a boy or girl name?
Jayawardhan is usually a boy name.