Jayaraj (name)
# Jayaraj (name)

Jayaraj or Jeyaraj (Tamil: ஜெயராஜ்' Malayalam: ജയരാജ്) is a South Indian male given name. Due to the South Indian tradition of using patronymic surnames it may also be a surname for males and females. The name literally translates to "king of victory / victory king".

## Notable people

### Given name

* Jayaraj (born 1960), Indian filmmaker
* Jeyaraj Fernandopulle (1953–2008), Sri Lankan politician
* E. P. Jayarajan, Indian politician
* M. P. Jayaraj (1946–1989), Indian criminal
* M. V. Jayarajan, Indian politician
* P. Jayarajan, Indian politician
* Jayaraj Warrier, Indian (Malayalam) stand-up comedian

### Surname

* Ajitha Jayarajan, Indian politician
* Harris Jayaraj (born 1975), Indian composer
