Unisex name
Jayabaya name meaning
“victorious over danger”
Jayabaya is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to the meaning victorious over danger. This Old Javanese name combines Sanskrit jaya, meaning victory, with bhaya, meaning fear or danger. The related form Jayabhaya is known as the name of a king of Kediri.
What does Jayabaya mean?
The ending -ya has no single shared meaning in Maya, Widya, and Soraya. These letters belong to different words or names, so their meanings need to be explained through the complete forms. More girl names ending in -ya →
Origin and cultural usage of Jayabaya
This Old Javanese name combines Sanskrit jaya, 'victory', and bhaya, 'fear or danger'. It is known as the name of the Kediri king Jayabhaya.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | J · Ja |
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Name combinations with Jayabaya
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jayabaya, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jayabaya: victorious over danger
- Nara: human being, person
- Gusti: an honorific address for a lord
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Jayabaya Sosrodjojo Idaman
Meaning of each word
- Jayabaya: victorious over danger
- Sosrodjojo: a thousand victories
- Idaman: something deeply desired
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Jayabaya Dedek
Meaning of each word
- Jayabaya: victorious over danger
- Dedek: younger sibling; affectionate address for a child
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Meaning of each word
- Mangaraja: king, ruler
- Jayabaya: victorious over danger
- Dewangga: body of a deity
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Jayabaya Aditya
Meaning of each word
- Jayabaya: victorious over danger
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
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Meaning of each word
- Jayabaya: victorious over danger
- Adhisurya: foremost sun
- Wagino: born on the Wage market day
How to pronounce Jayabaya
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dʒajabaja/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦪꦧꦪ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮚᮘᮚ |
Is Jayabaya a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Jayabaya is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Jayabaya ranks #709 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Names with related meanings
- Wijaya♂Victory, triumph
- Jaya♂Victorious, attaining triumph
- Fauzi♂Relating to success or victory
- Johan♂God is gracious
- Fauzan♂Success, triumph
- Victor♂One who wins
- Fauziah♀Associated with victory and success
- Mansur♂One granted victory or aid
- Yanto♂Triumphant, victorious
- Steven♂Crown or victory wreath
- Mansyur♂Aided to victory
- Sanjaya♂Complete victory
FAQ about the name Jayabaya
What is the meaning of Jayabaya?
Jayabaya means victorious over danger. This Old Javanese name combines Sanskrit jaya, 'victory', and bhaya, 'fear or danger'. It is known as the name of the Kediri king Jayabhaya.
Is Jayabaya a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Jayabaya is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jayabaya?
Jayabaya is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Jayabaya have?
Jayabaya has 4 syllables (Ja-ya-ba-ya) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Jayabaya?
Jayabaya ranks #709 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Jayabaya?
Some ideas: Jayabaya Nara Gusti; Jayabaya Sosrodjojo Idaman; Jayabaya Dedek.
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