Meanings
proper noun
- A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Origin
- Sanskritविनय
- EnglishVinay
From Sanskrit विनय (vinaya), meaning ideal behavior, humility, civility, courtesy, intellect.
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Vinay. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Vinay
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