Definitions

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  • proper noun A male given name.
  • proper noun A surname.

Etymologies

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From Sanskrit, related to the Sanskrit word "Ajaya", which means "Victorious" or "Unconquerable". Traditionally, this was used to wish Kings before they went for war. "Ajeya Bhava" meant "Be Victorious".

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Examples

  • But recently, he brought in Ajay Vidhyasagar from Star and Tony D'Silva from Zee.

    Indian Anchorman T. Surendar 2010

  • But recently, he brought in Ajay Vidhyasagar from Star and Tony D'Silva from Zee.

    Indian Anchorman T. Surendar 2010

  • "Ajay is there from the beginning of the class to the end and engages enthusiastically with Swami Satvikji and the group," says Rajesh Khanna, a former Warburg Pincus executive and former Piramal Healthcare board member.

    Drawing Inspiration From an Ancient Source Anuradha Raghunathan 2010

  • Says Rajesh Khanna, a former managing director and India head of private equity firm Warburg Pincus: Ajay is very smart about spotting interesting opportunities and he is incisive in terms of thinking through various businesses.

    The Next Act Anuradha Raghunathan 2010

  • Says Rajesh Khanna, a former managing director and India head of private equity firm Warburg Pincus: Ajay is very smart about spotting interesting opportunities and he is incisive in terms of thinking through various businesses.

    The Next Act Anuradha Raghunathan 2010

  • Allahabad on Wednesday arrested a person identified as Ajay Kumar, a resident of Gautambudha Nagar on the charges of roaming in military dress near railway station.

    The Times of India 2009

  • I was paired with an amazing mentor called Ajay, who went to Cambridge and got a first in history and is now a journalist.

    This year's tuition fee hike has made getting to university a lottery for people like me 2011

  • The Maoists pumped in bullets from close range at the victims, identified as Ajay and Hemant, the police said.

    Archive 2006-11-01 Abhay N 2006

  • The Maoists pumped in bullets from close range at the victims, identified as Ajay and Hemant, the police said.

    Jharkhand: Maoists kill two persons Abhay N 2006

  • I was paired with an amazing mentor called Ajay, who went to Cambridge and got a first in history and is now a journalist.

    The Guardian World News 2011

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