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Jay (given name)

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Jay is a masculine given name that can also be used as a unisex name or a nickname. It has multiple origins and meanings, commonly associated with intelligence, cheerfulness and victory. The name is often used on its own or as a shortened form of longer names such as Jason, James, or Jacob.

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GenderMale, Unisex
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Meaningnickname for names beginning with the letter J, "intelligent," "joyful," "cheerful," "victory," "triumph"
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Related namesJohn, Jason, Jaylin, Jacob, Jake, Jack, James, Jamie, Jadon, Jayden
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In English, Jay is derived from the name of the jaybird, a colorful and intelligent bird known for its lively nature. The name became popular in English-speaking countries during the 19th and 20th centuries, often symbolizing quick thinking, playfulness, and individuality. It may also have roots in Old French from the name Gai, meaning "joyful" or "cheerful".[1][2][3] In the United States, the name experienced its first surge in popularity due to John Jay, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

In Sanskrit, Jay (or Jai) means "victory" or "triumph" and is commonly used in Indian culture. It is often associated with success, strength, and overcoming challenges. The name has historical significance in Hinduism and Indian traditions, where it appears in religious texts and is used in names such as Jayendra and Jayant.

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Other professions

  • Jay Adair (born 1969/1970), American businessman, CEO of Copart
  • Jay Armes (born 1932), American amputee, actor, and private investigator
  • Jay Bhattacharya (born 1968), Indian professor
  • Jay Boersma (born 1947), American fine art and documentary photographer
  • Jay Bybee (born 1953), American judge
  • Jay Chaudhry (born 1958/1959), American billionaire, CEO and founder of Zscaler
  • Jay Chevalier (1936–2019), American singer and songwriter
  • Jay Chiat (1931–2002), American advertising designer
  • Jay Cooke (1821–1905), American financier
  • Jay Fox (1870–1961), American journalist, trade unionist, and political activist
  • Jay Garner (born 1938), American retired US Army lieutenant general and business executive
  • Jay Gillenwater (born 1933), American professor
  • Jay Gould (1836–1892), American financier
  • Jay Greenberg (psychoanalyst) (born 1942), American psychoanalyst and psychologist
  • Jay Gunter (1911–1994), American pathologist and amateur astronomer
  • Jay Jasanoff (born 1942), American linguist
  • Jay Kordich (1923–2017), American author and juice fasting advocate
  • Jay McCallum (born 1960), justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court
  • Jay McInerney (born 1955), American writer
  • Jay Miner (1932–1994), American computer pioneer
  • Jay Nordlinger (born 1963), American journalist
  • Jay Ohrberg, American car collector and customizer
  • Jay Penske, American media entrepreneur
  • Jay Pritzker (1922–1999), American businessman
  • Jay Raymond (born 1962), American general
  • Jay Rosen (born 1956), American writer
  • Jay Sekulow (born 1956), American lawyer
  • Jay Severin (1951–2020), American radio talk show host
  • Jay Ulfelder, American political scientist
  • Jay Walljasper (1955/56–2020), American writer, editor, speaker, and community consultant
  • Jay Wynne (born 1968), American weather forecaster
  • Jay Xu (born 1963) Chinese-born American museum director, art historian, curator
  • Jay Zeamer Jr. (1918–2007), American aeronautical engineer, pilot, and WWII veteran

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Lists of people with the name

See also

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