Vijendra

Vijendra is a masculine given name of Indian origin. It is used among Hindu communities in India and by members of the Indian diaspora. The name is commonly given to boys and appears in various regions, with transliteration variants across scripts and languages.

Etymology: Vijendra is typically regarded as a compound of Sanskrit elements vijaya, meaning victory, and indra, the king of the gods. The combination is widely interpreted as meaning "lord of victory" or "ruler of victory."

Variations: Spelling and pronunciation vary, yielding forms such as Vijender, Vijendar, and Vijendra. Such variants reflect differences in transliteration from Indian languages into the Latin alphabet and may influence pronunciation in everyday use.

Notable people: The name and its variants are borne by numerous individuals in India, including athletes, scholars, and professionals. A widely recognized close variant is Vijender Singh, the Indian Olympic boxer, which demonstrates the familiar root and meaning in Indian naming practices.