Boy name
Widjaya name meaning
“victory, triumph”
Widjaya is a masculine name from Sanskrit vijaya, meaning victory or triumph. The word passed through Old Javanese in the form wijaya before being adopted as a name. Wijaya is also a spelling variant of Widjaya, preserving the same source word and meaning across the two forms.
What does Widjaya mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Widjaya
From Sanskrit vijaya, meaning victory. The form wijaya was transmitted through Old Javanese and adopted as a name.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Common in | Javanese |
| Starts with | W · Wi |
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Name combinations with Widjaya
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Widjaya, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Widjaya Ferdiansyah Swastono
Meaning of each word
- Widjaya: victory, triumph
- Ferdiansyah: brave ruler
- Swastono: healthy and well
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Meaning of each word
- Widjaya: victory, triumph
- Bani: children, descendants; brave
- Sumono: good-hearted, happy
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Widjaya Sukarmin
Meaning of each word
- Widjaya: victory, triumph
- Sukarmin: doing good; working well
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Gangga Widjaya Syailendra
Meaning of each word
- Gangga: the River Ganges in India
- Widjaya: victory, triumph
- Syailendra: lord of the mountains
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Widjaya Satrya
Meaning of each word
- Widjaya: victory, triumph
- Satrya: knight, warrior
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Meaning of each word
- Widjaya: victory, triumph
- Manggala: leader, bringer of good fortune
- Yudha: war, battle
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How to pronounce Widjaya
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /widʒaja/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮꦶꦗꦪ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮝᮤᮏᮚ |
Is Widjaya a boy’s name?
Yes, Widjaya is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Widjaya ranks #1,760 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Widjaya
Names with related meanings
- Jaya♂Victorious, attaining triumph
- Fauzi♂Relating to success or victory
- Johan♂God is gracious
- Fauzan♂Success, triumph
- Victor♂One who wins
- Mansur♂One granted victory or aid
- Yanto♂Triumphant, victorious
- Steven♂Crown or victory wreath
- Mansyur♂Aided to victory
- Sanjaya♂Complete victory
- Djohan♂♀God is gracious
- Hamonangan♂Victory, success in winning
FAQ about the name Widjaya
What is the meaning of Widjaya?
Widjaya means victory, triumph. From Sanskrit vijaya, meaning victory. The form wijaya was transmitted through Old Javanese and adopted as a name.
Is Widjaya a boy’s name?
Yes, Widjaya is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Widjaya?
Widjaya is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Widjaya have?
Widjaya has 3 syllables (Wi-dja-ya) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Widjaya?
Widjaya ranks #1,760 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Widjaya?
Other spellings: Wijaya.
What full names go well with Widjaya?
Some ideas: Widjaya Ferdiansyah Swastono; Widjaya Bani Sumono; Widjaya Sukarmin.
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