Vijay

Vijay is a masculine given name of Indian origin. It is widely used in India and among the Indian diaspora, and can also appear as a surname in some cases.

Vijay derives from the Sanskrit vijaya, meaning victory or triumph. It is common across several Indian languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, and is often given to boys with Hindu cultural associations. Variants include Vijai and Vijayan, and feminine forms include Vijaya.

Notable people named Vijay include Vijay (actor) (born 1974), the Tamil film actor whose full name is Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar; commonly known as Vijay and nicknamed Thalapathy. Vijay Shekhar Sharma (born 1978), Indian entrepreneur, founder of Paytm. Vijay Iyer (born 1971), American jazz pianist and composer. Vijay Rupani (born 1956), Indian politician, former chief minister of Gujarat.

The name appears widely in popular culture and public life across South Asia and the global Indian diaspora, reflecting its long-standing linguistic and cultural roots.