Ajoy

Ajoy is a masculine given name of Indian origin, commonly used in Bengali-speaking regions and across northern and eastern India. It is a variant transliteration of Ajay, derived from the Sanskrit ajaya, meaning "unconquered" or "invincible." In Bengali and other languages, Ajoy is widely used and appears in several spellings, including Ajoy, Ajay, and Ajaya.

In cultural usage, the name is frequently given to boys and is associated with qualities of strength and victory that are valued in Indian naming traditions. It is found among people in West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, and among the Indian diaspora worldwide.

Geographically, Ajoy also designates a river in eastern India. The Ajoy (also spelled Ajay) is noted in regional maps and local literature as part of the hydrological landscape of the area, contributing to the river system in its basin.

The name Ajoy appears across public life in India, with individuals bearing the name contributing to politics, science, literature, and the arts, reflecting its continued popularity in contemporary South Asia.