Jay

    Origin:
  • English: Originally a familiar form of names such as Jacob, James, and Jason, now a given name in its own right. The name also refers to several species of a large family of birds.
  • German: Swift
  • Hindi: Various deities in Hindi classical mythological writings are named Jay.
  • Sanskrit: Victorious.
Alternate Spellings:
Jae   •   Jai   •   Jaye
Famous Namesakes:
Comedian Jay Leno, Author Jay McInerney
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