Jayan: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ahy-ahn
Origin: India
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: South Asia
Meaning: Winner

Jayan is a traditional name that means 'winner'in Malayalam. It combines the Sanskrit words Jay, meaning 'victory, 'and an, denoting an 'individual'or 'person. 'This name is often associated with Lord Vishnu, a revered Hindu deity embodying victory and bravery. Over time, the name has been used in various cultural contexts, including literature and film. Jayan is pronounced as Jay-an, with several variants like Jaayan, and Jaiyan.

Jayan Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Jayan is currently #12238 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Jayan is currently #5299 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Jayan is currently #5972 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Jayan is currently #2627 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Jayan is currently #6171 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Jayan is currently #2677 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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