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Name Origin

Jaye is a modern variant of the name Jay, which has roots in English and Sanskrit. In English, it often serves as a shortened version of names like Jason or Jayden. In Sanskrit, Jaya means 'victory' or 'triumph'. As a given name, Jaye can carry connotations of strength, success, and joy.

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Famous People

Jaye Davidson (1968-)

Actor

  • Academy Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actor in 'The Crying Game' (1992)