Vinay
Meaning of Vinay
Vinay is a male name with origins in Sanskrit and Hindi. In Sanskrit, it is pronounced as vee-nay (/viˈn̯aj/), while in Hindi, it is pronounced as vee-nay (/viˈne/). The name Vinay has a variation spelled as Vinai.
Although not extremely popular, the name Vinay has been steadily used in the United States over the years. In 2021, there were 11 occurrences of the name, ranking at 7073. The popularity of Vinay has fluctuated slightly throughout the years but has remained relatively consistent.
When considering a name for your baby boy, Vinay offers a unique and culturally rich choice. Its Sanskrit and Hindi origins bring depth and meaning to the name, making it stand out among others.
Pronunciation
Sanskrit
- Pronunced as vee-nay (/viˈn̯aj/)
Hindi
- Pronunced as vee-nay (/viˈne/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Vinay
| Vinay Prasad - Vinayak K. Prasad is an American hematologist-oncologist, health researcher, and author known for his work at the University of California, San Francisco. |
| Vinay M. Nadkarni is an American pediatric critical care physician and a Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, known for his work at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. |
| Vinay Kumar Nandicoori is an Indian immunologist and biotechnologist, known for his research on Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and currently serves as the director of the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology in India. |
| Vinay Kumar served as the vice-chancellor of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (HAU) in Haryana, India. |
| Vinay Chandra Maudgalya was an influential Indian classical musician, vocalist, and founder of Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, known for promoting Hindustani music and Indian classical dances. |
| Vinay Kumar is a distinguished professor of Pathology at the University of Chicago and a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Board of Examinations. |
| Vinay Shankar Tiwari is an Indian politician who was a member of the 17th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh, representing Chillupar, and has been associated with both the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Samajwadi Party. |
| Vinay Kumar Samuel is an Indian Anglican evangelical theologian recognized for his contributions to holistic mission work. |
| Vinay Reddy is an American speechwriter and political advisor who served as the White House director of speechwriting and was chief speechwriter to Joe Biden during his second term as vice president. |
| Vinay Vithal Deodhar was a distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Mathematics at Indiana University, known for his work in algebraic groups and representation theory. |
| Vinay Tiwari is an Indian politician and a member of the Sixteenth Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh, representing the Gola Gokrannath constituency as a member of the Samajwadi Party. |
| Vinay Shakya is an Indian politician and member of the 17th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh, representing the Bidhuna (Auraiya) constituency and affiliated with the Samajwadi Party. |
| Vinay Nadkarni is an Indian banker in Mumbai and a voice actor specializing in dubbing foreign animated media. |
| Vinay Singh is a retired Indian football goalkeeper who last played for Mohun Bagan and is currently the goalkeeping coach of RoundGlass Punjab. |
| Vinay Kumar is an Indian politician and social worker, currently serving as the deputy speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly and as the incumbent Member of Legislative Assembly for Sri Renukaji constituency. |
