Wijaya
The origin of the surname Wijaya
Wijaya comes from the Sanskrit for “victory,” a common Indonesian family name.
What kind of surname is Wijaya?
Wijaya is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Indonesian naming tradition — you can read how Indonesian surnames were formed on our Indonesian last names page.
Variants & spellings of Wijaya
You may also see this surname written as:
- Widjaja
Other Indonesian surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Wijaya mean?
The surname Wijaya means Victory (Sanskrit). Wijaya comes from the Sanskrit for “victory,” a common Indonesian family name.
Where does the surname Wijaya come from?
Wijaya is a surname of Indonesian origin.
What kind of surname is Wijaya?
Wijaya is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other spellings of Wijaya?
Variant spellings of Wijaya include Widjaja.
What are other Indonesian surnames?
Other Indonesian surnames include Ginting, Harahap, Kusuma, Lubis, Nasution, Panjaitan.