Jay

  • Unisex
  • 3 letters
English To rejoice (from the Latin 'Gaius'). The name of a bird. Used as a diminutive for any name starting with 'J', and can also be used as a nickname for someone who talks a lot.
French Bluejay.
German Swift.
Hindi Various deities in Hindi classical mythological writings are named Jay.
Sanskrit Victorious.

Jay is a unisex name of English, French, German, Hindi and Sanskrit origin. Meaning in English: To rejoice (from the Latin ‘Gaius’). The name of a bird. Used as a diminutive for any name starting with ‘J’, and can also be used as a nickname for someone who talks a lot. Meaning in French: Bluejay. Meaning in German: Swift. Meaning in Hindi: Various deities in Hindi classical mythological writings are named Jay. Meaning in Sanskrit: Victorious. The name has 3 letters.

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