विजय
vijaya/ʋi.d͡ʑɐ.jɐ́/masculine
The Sanskrit word for victory is विजय (vijaya). If unsure, use विजय. Wiktionary also lists जय (jaya).
Meaning: condition or state of having won a battle or competition, or having succeeded in an effort, an instance of this (noun)
Ways to say it
| Sanskrit | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| विजय | vijaya | /ʋi.d͡ʑɐ.jɐ́/ (Vedic) /ʋi.d͡ʑɐ.jɐ/ (Classical Sanskrit) |
masculine |
| जय | jaya | /d͡ʑɐ.jɐ́/ (Vedic) /d͡ʑɐ.jɐ/ (Classical Sanskrit) |
masculine |
Both provided forms refer to the state of having won a battle, competition or successful effort.
What does it mean word for word?
The word विजय is composed of the prefix vi-, meaning 'distinguished' or 'intensive' and jaya, meaning 'victory'. Together, they imply a complete or great victory.
Which one should you use?
जय often refers to the act of conquering or the state of triumph, whereas विजय often implies a more formal or complete conquest.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both forms are masculine nouns. When using the masculine noun विजय in the nominative singular case, it becomes विजयः.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of vijaya is /ʋi.dʑɐ.jɐ́/. The word has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The root of 'victory' in Sanskrit, जि, is a distant relative of the Ancient Greek word βῐ́ᾱ, which carries the meaning of 'force' or 'violence'.
- The word जय is used as a ritual greeting and a prayer for victory in the 'Jai' chants used in Hindu hymns and slogans across India.
- In classical Sanskrit literature, विजय often refers to a spiritual triumph where the soul defeats the ego rather than a military win.
Examples in context
- अयं विजयः अस्माकं पुरुषार्थस्य फलम्।ayaṃ vijayaḥ asmākaṃ puruṣārthasya phalam.This victory is the fruit of our hard work.
- धर्मस्य विजयः शाश्वतः अस्ति।dharmasya vijayaḥ śāśvataḥ asti.The victory of righteousness is eternal.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a sports match.
- इशान Ishanकिं भवान् विजयं निश्चितं पश्यति?kiṃ bhavān vijayaṃ niścitaṃ paśyati?Do you see victory as certain?
- मीरा Miraआम्, अस्माकं दलः विजयं प्राप्न्यति।ām, asmākaṃ dalaḥ vijayaṃ prāpnyati.Yes, our team will achieve victory.
- इशान Ishanअहं अपि तथैव चिन्तयामि।ahaṃ api tathaiva cintayāmi.I think so too.
- मीरा Miraअद्य अस्माकम् उत्सवः भविष्यति।adya asmākām utsavaḥ bhaviṣyati.Today there will be a celebration for us.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “victory” translations and entries विजय, जय, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries जय, विजय, CC BY-SA 4.0.
