"Jaya" (in Sanskrit), or "Jai" (in modern Indian languages -- local
variants include "Joi" and "Jey") originally meant .

Parvati Devi is often shown with two girlfriends named Jaya and Vijaya --

meaning The Victorious, and The Conquering.

Lord Indra's eldest son is named Jayanti, meaning Victor.


But when used in prayer, "Jaya" usually has the same connotation as

English "Hail."