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Jaya

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user58 · 11/09/2020 14:09

Really like the name Jaya for our little girl. Would be pronounced "jay-a".

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aafwan · 15/09/2020 09:28

I know a Jaya of Anglo/Indian heritage. I think it’s a lovely name. It was pronounced to rhyme with the word layer. I can’t work out how you are wanting to say it though. Do you mean to rhyme with Jayay?

FizzyGreenWater · 15/09/2020 09:21

It's pronounced to rhyme with Hiya.

Please don't.

ALLIS0N · 14/09/2020 07:56

It’s lovely if you are Indian and pronounce it correctly.

Otherwise no.

lljkk · 14/09/2020 07:50

I like it a lot rhyming with hiya

jay to rhyme with the bird is too long a sound in the name to sound pretty (to me)

VenusClapTrap · 14/09/2020 07:36

Beautiful name when pronounced correctly.

HermioneMakepeace · 14/09/2020 05:32

I know a Jaya, but she is Indonesian.

Nyclair · 14/09/2020 05:21

I dont personally like Jaya, someone mentioned Jayla, that I do like

TinaTraybake · 13/09/2020 13:56

I really like it and I see it working rhyming with hiya or haya. If you like it go for it. I know a Jaye who is female but never met a Jaya. I think it sounds lovely

Viletta · 12/09/2020 23:41

I like it! Can it be a nickname for a longer name

DoTheMaccaroni · 12/09/2020 09:47

I love it but I know it to be pronounced to rhyme with Hiya also. I don’t hate it pronounced Jay-a.

It is to me an Indian name though. But I’m not one for being strict about appropriation. I think if you love a name you should be able to use it 🤷🏼‍♀️

whatausername · 12/09/2020 00:34

I like the proper pronunciation (rhymes with hiya). Jay-a is awkward and nms.

Bobblehatwobble · 11/09/2020 23:49

@user58 I’m going against the grain here but I love that name. I’m a teacher and taught the most wonderful little girl (who was not of Indian heritage I may add) names Jeya. She was an absolute delight and I’ve loved the name ever since.

foxtiger · 11/09/2020 23:02

I've only ever heard it pronounced like hiya too. I think it would get mispronounced all the time, especially if there's much of a Hindu community in your area and people are familiar with the traditional pronunciation.

WilsonandNoodles · 11/09/2020 21:55

I know a Jaya, pronounced Jay- a. She's a lovely, beautiful woman who suits her name.

ZoyaTheDestroyer · 11/09/2020 18:16

It’s an Indian name which is usually pronounced to rhyme with hiya, so you may find that your DD frequently has to correct people to get your preferred pronunciation.

LunaLoveFood · 11/09/2020 18:08

Really like it, the one I know is very cute.

anxiousanna75 · 11/09/2020 18:01

I love it. Jay-a is really pretty.

Rosecottage888 · 11/09/2020 16:07

I work with a Jaya, she's lovely 😊

aprilshowers2015 · 11/09/2020 16:01

I read it rhyming with "hiya" so I think they would have that confusion a lot.
I know a Jayla, I didn't love the name at first but it's grown on me as the little girl is a delight!

AbbieFB · 11/09/2020 16:00

I would not think to pronounce it Jay-a and don’t think it sounds very nice when you do. Sorry!

022828MAN · 11/09/2020 15:58

I know a Jaya (rhymes with hiya) who's Indian. I like that name. Don't like your pronunciation.

Thisismytimetoshine · 11/09/2020 15:54

It's a classic case of seeing something written down and not even checking the pronunciation before deciding it would be a perfect name for your child. Honestly! Work a little harder.

GoatsInBoats · 11/09/2020 15:54

I think I'd automatically pronounce it to rhyme with hiya.

Thisismytimetoshine · 11/09/2020 15:52

It is absolutely dreadful!! Why would you? 😂

KitKatKit · 11/09/2020 15:50

It's an Indian name. Very popular.

@user1493494961 Let us know what your actual name is so we can tell you awful it is.

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