Ajay
Meaning of Ajay
Ajay is a popular male name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word "Ajaya," which means "unconquered" or "invincible." Pronounced as uh-JAY (/əˈdʒeɪ/), Ajay carries connotations of strength and resilience. The name has a variant spelling, Ajai, but both share the same powerful meaning. In the United States, Ajay has seen varying levels of popularity over the years. It first appeared in recordable data in 1964 and has fluctuated in rank since then, reaching its peak in 2003 when it ranked 1007th with 157 occurrences. Although not among the top names, Ajay remains a favored choice for parents seeking a name that embodies fortitude and distinction. Its timeless appeal continues to resonate with many families across different cultures and regions.
Pronunciation
Indian (Hindi)
- Pronunced as uh-JAY (/əˈdʒeɪ/)
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Notable People Named Ajay
| Ajay Devgn, also known as Vishal Veeru Devgan, is a prominent Indian actor, film director, and producer in Hindi cinema, with over 100 films and multiple prestigious awards to his name. |
| Ajay Banga - Ajaypal Singh Banga is an Indian-born American business executive known for his leadership roles at Mastercard and the World Bank Group. |
| Ajay Prabhakar is an Indian researcher and author who has worked with the United Nations and the Nigerian Presidency, and continues to serve as a consultant on Sustainable Development Goals, Technology, Research, and Education. |
| Ajay Jadeja is a former Indian cricketer who represented the national team in both Test matches and One Day Internationals, and currently serves as the team mentor for the Afghanistan cricket team. |
| Ajay Data is an Indian entrepreneur known for his work in IT, Edible Oil, and Handball, and for leading the creation of linguistic email address mobile apps for Internationalized Domain Names domains. |
| Ajay Thakur is a renowned Indian Kabaddi player, former captain of the Indian National Kabaddi Team, and recipient of the Padma Shri and Arjuna Award. |
| Ajay Mehta is an Indian actor based in North America, known for his deep baritone voice. |
| Ajay Jayaram is a retired Indian badminton player known for his achievements in international tournaments and his participation in the Premier Badminton League. |
| Ajay Patel is the Chairman of Gujarat State Co-operative Bank and Ahmedabad District Co-Operative Bank, and is actively involved in sports associations, particularly as the president of Gujarat State Chess Association and vice president of the National Rifle Association. |
| Ajay Gupta is an Indian politician and a member of the Aam Aadmi Party, currently serving as the MLA for the Amritsar Central Assembly constituency in the Punjab Legislative Assembly. |
| Ajay Rao is a popular Indian actor known for his work in the Kannada film industry, gaining recognition with the 2003 hit film Excuse Me. |
| Ajay is an Indian actor known for his work in Telugu and Tamil films. |
| Ajay Mathur is an Indian energy sector expert, currently serving as the Director General of the International Solar Alliance, and has held prominent positions in organizations such as The Energy and Resources Institute and India's Bureau of Energy Efficiency. |
| Ajay Kumar Bhalla is the current Home Secretary of India, a senior IAS officer from the Assam Meghalaya cadre, who assumed office on 23 August 2019. |
| Mallireddy Ajay Kumar is an Indian cricketer who made his Twenty20 debut for Andhra in the 2015–16 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on 10 January 2016. |
