Vyjayanthi
Vyjayanthi is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Vishnu's garland of victory”.
| Meaning | Vishnu's garland of victory |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | వైజయంతి |
| Pronunciation | vye-juh-YUN-thee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Vyjayanthi
Vyjayanthi is the South Indian spelling of Vaijayanti, the garland of victory worn by Vishnu and Krishna, traditionally made of five kinds of gems or forest flowers. The word comes from vijaya, 'victory'. It is well known through the actress and dancer Vyjayanthimala, a star of Hindi and Tamil cinema in the 1950s and 1960s.
Is Vyjayanthi a Hindu name?
Vyjayanthi refers to the Vaijayanti mala, the sacred garland of Lord Vishnu and Krishna; Vaijayanti is also the name of Indra's banner.
How popular is Vyjayanthi?
Familiar in South India; less common as a new baby name.
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Spellings and variants of Vyjayanthi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vyjayanthi mean?
Vyjayanthi means 'Vishnu's garland of victory'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Vyjayanthi a Hindu name?
Vyjayanthi refers to the Vaijayanti mala, the sacred garland of Lord Vishnu and Krishna; Vaijayanti is also the name of Indra's banner.
How do you pronounce Vyjayanthi?
Vyjayanthi is pronounced vye-juh-YUN-thee.
Is Vyjayanthi a boy or girl name?
Vyjayanthi is usually a girl name.